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Town councillors in Helmsley have raised concerns that planners have disregarded a previously agreed local plan when allowing development in the town. Helmsley Town Council has written to North Yorkshire Council after the authority approved […]

Planners have given the go-ahead for 109 new houses on the edge of Northallerton. The Allerton Gate estate will be built on land between Mowbray Road and Stokesley Road by Miller Homes. The scheme is […]

Fire crews from Stokesley, Northallerton and Thornaby were mobilised to reports of an HGV carrying a large quantity of fuel smoking from underneath. The incident was reported at about 6.10pm yesterday on the southbound carriageway […]

Wensleydale Railway is inviting families to hop aboard this Easter for some fun with free arts and crafts activities. The railway says it needs families to help to find hidden Easter bunnies. Passengers can pick […]

Campaigners have vowed to protest outside a key meeting on home-to-school transport amid claims parents have been “gagged” from speaking at the event. North Yorkshire Council leaders have set a date of May 21 for an […]

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its volunteer driver team and is looking for people to join its transport and logistics department. The transport service was established in 2021 and currently has three […]

The closure of a village primary school has been confirmed despite objections from the local community and complaints made to the Secretary of State. Kirkby Fleetham Church of England Primary will shut at the end […]

The great and the good gathered at a VIP opening of Kiplin Hall and Gardens’ new visitor centre last week. The event was part of Kiplin 400th birthday celebrations. At the event Mr Etherington recognised […]

Residents in North Yorkshire have the chance to choose an exclusive energy tariff and save an average of £268 on annual energy bills. Supported by North Yorkshire Council, the Big Community Switch is designed to […]

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will be expected to adapt to deal with a wider range of emergencies in the coming years under a new county-wide plan. Tackling the causes of fires, improving safety […]