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Boris Johnson is the man to lead and negotiate the UK’s exit from the EU, says MP Kevin Hollinrake. The Thirsk and Malton MP said there was a “new surge of hope that we will […]

A headteacher has criticised council officers over a shake-up of school provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school head, whose name is withheld due to concerns his speaking out could […]

National park planning bosses have emphasised that caravans will remain welcome in a national park following concerns that they were to be banned as part of a long-term strategy to preserve the landscapes. Paul Fellows, […]

The custodians of the North York Moors National Park look set to consider ramping up efforts to prevent the destruction of its cultural heritage after becoming overwhelmed by unauthorised works to nationally important buildings. A […]

The Wensleydale Railway has appealed for information following vandalism at the line’s Leeming Bar station. Railway volunteers have blamed children for the damage to coaches at the site. They posted photos of the vandalism on […]

A ten-mile stretch of the A1(M) will be resurfaced using pioneering technology next week. Highways England is taking an innovative approach to reconstructing the southbound stretch between Leeming and Ripon interchange. Road chiefs say the […]

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage after a black Renault was involved in five separate collisions, including one that left a motorcyclist seriously injured. At around 12.35pm on Wednesday, the rider of a […]

A scheme which provides emergency food parcels for people facing temporary financial problems has a new coordinator. Alison Grainger – a former trustee of the scheme has taken over the reins. Alison has been involved […]

North Yorkshire Police is joining forces across the country in appealing for people to hand in unwanted guns with a two-week surrender of firearms and ammunition, starting today. Although offences linked to firearms are extremely […]

A band of knitters are set to decorate Northallerton with rainbow bunting and cycling shirts to celebrate the visit of the world road race championships this September. But the groups – Barkers Knit and Natter […]