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The Northallerton branch of the UK’s largest independent timber supplier is among 13 to have closed immediately with the loss of 561 jobs after the firm collapsed into administration. National Timber Group — which traded […]

York and North Yorkshire’s elected mayor has welcomed the ‘biggest landmark budget in decades’ amid a promise of investment for the region. ​Mayor David Skaith has welcomed the chancellor’s budget and a “huge” announcement to […]

​A reshuffle of North Yorkshire Council’s committees following the Conservative-led group’s loss of its majority may not take place until next year. Opposition leaders at the unitary authority have this week called for the political […]

Yorkshire Water says hosepipe restrictions could be lifted in coming weeks after reservoir levels increased for the tenth consecutive week. Following another period of heavy and persistent rainfall, the region’s reservoirs are now at 84.6%, […]

Young people in North Yorkshire with experience of the care system are calling on councillors to strengthen their commitments to improving support, recognition and opportunities for children in care and those preparing for adulthood. A […]

Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze on the Standard Way Industrial Estate in Northallerton on Tuesday afternoon. The incident was reported at 4.24pm in a unit in Gaskell Close. Fire crews from Northallerton, Bedale, […]

A North Yorkshire community is hoping to extend the deadline to use more than £190,000 in funding allocated for the purchase of allotments amid fears the money could be lost. Great Ayton Parish Council was […]

Opposition councillors say a “new political landscape” is emerging in North Yorkshire after the Conservative-led group on the unitary authority lost its majority. The decision by Oatlands and Pannal division councillor, John Mann, to become […]

​Fees to use North Yorkshire leisure centres are set to rise as council chiefs announce a review of prices across the county. North Yorkshire Council is looking at how much it charges for memberships, pay-as-you-go […]