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More than two thousand people have signed a petition against cuts at the Friarage Hospital. The petition was launched in response to a decision by health bosses to downgrade the accident and emergency department to […]

Business and council leaders have celebrated the success of a massive £4.1m redevelopment project at Dalton Bridge near Thirsk. After construction work completed last year the new structure – which replaces a flood-blighted bridge – […]

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal accident near Northallerton which happened at around 9.30am today. The incident occurred on the A684 between Northallerton and the A19 in the area of Winton and involved […]

Bedale is aiming to become only the second Makaton-friendly town in England thanks to the work of the town’s Mowbray School. Makaton, a variation of sign language, comprises of signs and symbols which are learnt […]

Two people have been charged with theft after a generator was stolen from a market trader in Northallerton yesterday. The pair were arrested after a witness called police and a vehicle, a silver Peugeot van, […]

Briefing sessions for prospective candidates for the May local elections are being held next month. Anyone considering standing for either the district or parish elections in Hambleton on May 2 is urged to attend the […]

Hambleton councillors have approved a 4.79 per cent increase in council tax for an average Band D property. Members of the full council this week agreed a recommendation from their cabinet colleagues ,which will bring […]

Conservative council leaders have spoken of their dismay over apparent disrespect shown by Tory ministers’ dismissal of their efforts to devolve power to Yorkshire. Hambleton and Richmondshire district council leaders Councillors Mark Robson and Yvonne […]

Rural residents have spoken of their relief after a plan to build a huge anaerobic digester plant to convert 90,000 tonnes of food waste a year into fertiliser and energy for the National Grid was rejected. […]