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Firefighters were called to tackle a large bonfire in Thirsk today. The incident occurred at around 5.30pm. The fire was set by youths. A hose reel was used to extinguish the fire. In a separate […]

A campaign group has been issued with assurances after claiming the needs of the 80 per cent of autistic people who do not have a learning disability are being overlooked as part of a move […]

The leader of England’s third largest council by population has called for people to treat parish, town and unitary councillors “more charitably” amid concerns large volumes of complaints being levelled could deter people from serving […]

 An 11-year-old boy was found behind the wheel of a BMW X5 pulling a caravan stolen from Thirsk down the motorway. Police say they were “staggered” to make the discovery after stopping the vehicle yesterday. […]

Police are appealing for information about the theft of a chainsaw near Great Ayton. It happened on Aireyholme Lane at about 4.10pm on Sunday. The chainsaw valued at £1,200 was taken by four males on […]

Sutton bank has been closed after a HGV got stuck this morning. The road is shut in both directions following the incident. Motorists have been urged to avoid the area.   **?Traffic Alert?** The #A170 […]

A plan to build a discount retailer supermarket and drive-thru coffee shop over one of the last fields separating a leading industrial estate from a historic market town has been recommended for approval, after developers […]

North Yorkshire Council as defended its record on achieving promised savings to the public purse after members of the ruling Conservative group voiced frustration over the speed in selling off premises that it no longer […]

An outgoing police commissioner has heralded the transformation of a force days before the publication of an inspection which is expected to state the service is on the path towards becoming outstanding. North Yorkshire and […]