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An MP has called on North Yorkshire Council to use discretion to limit the impact of its unpopular new home-to-school transport policy. Conservative MP for Thirsk and Malton, Kevin Hollinrake, said he had held a […]

Two men who admitted dealing cannabis have been spared jail after a court heard they had turned their lives around. Anthony Wagstaff, 38, from Thirsk, and Merrill Smith, 49, were arrested after police descended on […]

Plans to create a new village in North Yorkshire have taken a step forward — but concerns remain over the controversial project. Government-appointed planning inspector Clive Coyne has ruled that the development plan document (DPD) […]

North Yorkshire Council’s commercial house-building business is using the authority like the “bank of mum and dad” after an urgent loan of £1.4m was provided to the loss-making company, it has been claimed. The decision […]

Around 90 jobs have been put at risk by the proposed closure of a warehouse in Northallerton. Concerns have been raised about the impact on the economy of the town from the decision to shut […]

North Yorkshire Council’s commercial house-building business is using the authority like the “bank of mum and dad” after an urgent loan of £1.4m was provided to the loss-making company, it has been claimed. The decision […]

A North Yorkshire councillor claims the collapse of a deal to transfer management of a toilet block to a town council highlights the need for “lessons to be learnt” over so-called double devolution. Cllr Keane […]

Firefighters from Cleveland Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of smoke seen in the distance near Great Ayton at 7.03pm yesterday. On arrival, crews found a 20m by 20m fire in gorse bushes […]

Wensleydale Railway has launched a new fundraising campaign aimed at safeguarding its long-term future. The heritage line, which runs for 22 miles, faces the challenge of balancing rising operating and maintenance costs with the need […]