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Plans have been submitted to convert a stables block into a coffee shop and holiday apartments near Northallerton. The scheme would see seven stables at Newsham Grange, between Northallerton and South Otterington, converted into two […]

A special Bikeability day is being held next month. As part of its inclusive sport programme, Hambleton District Council is giving local people the chance to try out a range of bike – including a […]

Timings of the Tour de Yorkshire publicity caravan and ambassadors tours have been announced ahead of this week race. The caravan vehilces will travel ahead of the men’s race on Thursday and Sunday, and behind […]

A senior doctor who has overseen controversial changes at the Friarage Hospital says he is proud of the new system. Dr Adrian Clements, from the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, told Richmond MP Rishi […]

A health watchdog has given a cautious welcome to a move to merge 51 GP practices responsible for the planning and purchasing of the vast majority of health services for 423,000 residents. North Yorkshire scrutiny […]

A council initiative which aims to reduce isolation and loneliness through physical activity in village or community halls is on the lookout for another venue. Hambleton District Council has recently secured funding from Tesco’s Bags […]

North Yorkshire County Council has dismissed claims that it will use a drone to “expand state surveillance”. The authority said it has invested almost £2,000 in a drone to enable it to harness technology and […]

If you’ve not been to Thirsk recently you will have missed the display by Thirsk Yarnbombers. The Market Place has been transformed with knitted creations which this year are themed on local community organisations. The […]

An action plan to transform a North York Moors dale which has suffered from years of “industrial forestry activity” into a haven for wildlife has been welcomed. Members of the North York Moors National Park […]