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Parking sensors are to be trialled on Northallerton high street in a bid to help the local economy. North Yorkshire County Council is testing the use of sensors to monitor parking habits, with the hope […]

A site in Hambleton has been put forward as suitable to become ‘investment zones’. North Yorkshire County Council was among authorities invited by the Government to submit a proposal for the Government’s investment zones initiative. […]

Rishi Sunak has visited a primary school to talk to pupils about his work as their local MP. Mr Sunak was shown round Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School, near Northallerton, by members of […]

The leader of Hambleton District Council has welcomed confirmation that the Government will not be pushing ahead with its plans a centre for asylum seekers at the former RAF base in Linton-on-Ouse. Councillor Mark Robson […]

Questions are being raised over the future of a partnership which sees North Yorkshire and Cornwall’s fire control rooms share emergency calls at peak times. At more than 300 miles apart, the fire services joined forces […]

The absence of police custody facilities in North Yorkshire is inadequate, hitting response times and taking teams of officers out of action for up to four hours at a time as they drive detainees around, […]

Council bosses behind a move to equalise council tax charges across North Yorkshire are facing calls to explain why the new system they are proposing to introduce will cost taxpayers millions of pounds a year […]

Police say a 30-year-old Bedale man reported missing has returned home safely. A police spokesperson said: “The missing 33-year-old man from Bedale returned home safe and well late on Wednesday evening. “Thank you for supporting […]

A livestock farmer who has created a dog exercise field on agricultural land without planning consent is seeking permission to use the site, saying it will a provide a secure place for owners who are worried […]