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Firefighters were called to reports of a fire at Dalton Industrial Estate near Thirsk yesterday. The incident was reported at about 4.25pm. Crews from Thirsk and Ripon attended. The incident involved an external extraction unit. […]

North Yorkshire’s third police commissioner in three years is facing pressure to step down following further criticism that the force is failing to protect vulnerable children. Leading North Yorkshire councillors have voiced dismay over the […]

Wensleydale Railway has announced further dates for its new Saturday lunchtime fish and chips dining trains to Leyburn. The heritage line said that due to the success of its inaugural service on April 22, the […]

Firefighters were called to reports of a fire being lit in a barn yesterday. The incident happened in Cross Lane near Great Ayton at about 8.40pm. A crew from Stokesley attended the blaze which was […]

North Yorkshire firefighters are to hand over an unwanted fire engine for use in Ukraine. Three firefighters from the county along with the appliance have joined a convoy travelling to the country. The team of […]

Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident of sheep worrying that occurred at Rainton near Topcliffe. At around 11.20am on Wednesday, April 26 a large German shepherd dog was seen in a field, attacking […]

Collections in the Hambleton area due to take place on bank holidays on May 1, 8 and 29 will all take place one day later than usual. North Yorkshire Council says this means: If your […]

Maintenance work is to take place on the Bedale bypass. Contractors will begin the works on Tuesday, May 9, lasting until mid-August. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation on the A684 over Holmfield Bridge […]

Firefighters were called after a marquee blew onto telephone wires yesterday. The incident happened at Kirkby Fleetham at a bout 2.15pm. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Bedale crews assisted with […]