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Parents and opposition councillors have hit out at a council’s “appalling communication” over the introduction of new school bus passes following a change in policy. The criticism is the latest directed at North Yorkshire Council […]

North Yorkshire Council held a flag-raising ceremony at County Hall in Northallerton to mark VE Day yesterday. A two-minute silence was also observed at the remembrance memorial, which took place across the country at 12 […]

Firefighters were called to a park bench on fire in Bedale last night. The incident was reported at about 11.25pm. A fire crew from Bedale responded to the blaze. They used a hose reel jet […]

A Coast to Coast Passport has been launched to inspire walkers and boost the economic benefits of Britain’s most popular long-distance path. The scheme has the backing of community leaders and businesses across the 190-mile […]

Two men have been jailed for a large cannabis grow at an industrial unit in Aiskew where police found over 1,000 plants worth around £400,000. Aldo Yhindole, 31, and Keijan Limo, 30, were arrested after […]

Northallerton Bowling Club welcomed Rishi Sunak to a celebration of the club’s 125th anniversary. The Richmond and Northallerton MP was welcomed by Club President, Bernard Eland, and Chairman, Peter Walker, before receiving a tour of […]

North Yorkshire Council’s commercial house-building company is expected to register losses of around £3m for 2024/25. Defects and design issues with new housing have led to delays to Brierley Homes receiving income from sales, a […]

Rosedene Nurseries in Northallerton has introduced a new outdoor educational tipi at its setting through a funding partnership with North Yorkshire Council. The funding, which has been provided by the Government, is part of a […]