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Thousands of people have signed up to new COVID19 community groups formed to help the vulnerable and those self-isolating get the help they need. Officials say the groups provide a vital link between the local […]

Police have launched spot checks on motorists and pedestrians to tackle a minority of people who are ignoring stark government warnings to avoid non-essential journeys. North Yorkshire Police will launch the unprecedented action on key […]

North Yorkshire Police’s Assistant Chief Constable has made an appeal to parents asking them to speak to young people and urge them to stay indoors. On Monday night the Prime Minister announced further measures the […]

North Yorkshire is beginning the huge logistical challenge of co-ordinating the county’s community response to help those isolated by the coronavirus pandemic. In a coordinated joint effort with district councils, North Yorkshire County Council is […]

Hambleton District Council has issued an urgent appeal for accommodation for the homeless. The authority says the onset of the coronavirus pandemic is placing increased stress on the Hambleton District Council’s homelessness service. A council […]

North Yorkshire Police say they will use all the powers they have to keep people at home and obeying the restrictions announced last night by the Government. A joint statement has been issues this morning […]

Police is are appealing for information following two break-ins in Northallerton. There was a burglary at a business premise on Anchorage Lane, Northallerton, at the weekend. It is believed the incident took place sometime around […]

This year’s Great Yorkshire Show has been cancelled. Organisers say that due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they have taken the “sad but sensible” decision to cancel the event. The 162nd Great Yorkshire Show was […]

A local authority has urged high street businesses that have rejected introducing steps to reduce the social interaction between people to rethink. As part of its drive to help reduce the transmission of coronavirus, Stokesley […]

A man suffered burns to his hands and needed treatment for smoke inhalation caught fire. Two fire crews from Northallerton were called to the blaze in a field at East Corton at about 2.50pm today. […]