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North Yorkshire council chiefs are being advised to approve the closure of a day care centre for adults — despite concerns about the impact this would have on vulnerable users. North Yorkshire Council’s executive will […]

Firefighters are tackling a garden fire in Thirsk after flames spread to a fence and a pergola. Crews from Thirsk were called to Hambleton Place at 4.47pm on Tuesday following reports of a fire in […]

A record-breaking adventurer from North Yorkshire is lending her support to a new campaign aimed at preventing more water-related tragedies this summer. Jasmine Harrison, from Thirsk, is fronting the initiative to raise awareness of the […]

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 […]