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Grass roots campaigners are set to mark the 50th anniversary of the abolition of the historic Ridings of Yorkshire by calling for the establishment of a regional assembly with budgetary control and tax-raising powers. One […]

A mum has used her own experience of helping her son overcome developmental language disorder (DLD) to support other primary school children with speech and language issues. Jessica Brudenell, joint secretary of the Friends of […]

Wensleydale Railway is to feature in the BBC documentary series Great British Railway Journeys. The episode is due to air at 6.30pm on Friday, April 5 on BBC2. The series, presented by Michael Portillo, is […]

Kiplin Hall & Gardens is one of nearly 70 museums and libraries across England to receive money from the Cultural Investment Fund. Following a successful application to the MEND (Museum Estate and Development) Fund, the […]

Police will be in the district over the Easter weekend as part of a campaign to tackle so-called SMIDSY accidents. North Yorkshire Police says officers will work proactively with motorcyclists to try and prevent common […]

The owners of a cafe seeking to increase the number of evening supper clubs it runs in a National Landscape village have been told they must wait to learn whether disruption from 25 diners would be […]

Firefighters were called to a suspected car fire in Dalton-on-Tees last night. The incident was reported at about 9.30pm. Richmond and Darlington appliances responded to reports of the car fire believed to be inside a […]

A move to introduce inflation-busting charges at council-run car parks has been defended following criticism that motorists were being “milked” for money as they were “the easiest target”. North Yorkshire Council leader Councillor Carl Les […]