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Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake says he is “dismayed and disappointed” that bird species such as crows, woodpigeons and jays can no longer be freely killed. The MP spoke out after Natural England revoked […]

A village hall which is the hub of the community has benefited from not one but two Hambleton District Council grants. Snape Institute Management Committee received their first grant of £4,000 last year after local […]

The candidates standing in next month’s European elections to represent Yorkshire and the Humber have been confirmed. A total of 42 candidates have put themselves forward to contest the six available seats. Polling Day is […]

Bedale firefighters were called to a rescue a lamb this morning. The animal fell down a 6ft dry well in Leyburn Road, near Masham. The crew was called out at 10.49am this morning. They used […]

Postal voters in next week’s local elections are being reminded they can vote up to the close of polls on May 2. They can be returned until 10pm – and if the post is missed […]

Crime across North Yorkshire rose by 14 per cent last year — but the county remains the safest place in the country, says the police commissioner. Recorded crime figures for the year ending December 2018 […]

The Government is to to spend around £2.5m to make Northallerton Station fully accessible. Northallerton is one of 73 railway stations around the country to benefit from the Government’s £300m Access for All Fund. Although […]

Councillors will vote on plans for 14 new homes in Bedale this week. The scheme off Masham Road is recommended for refusal amid concerns there are no affordable homes proposed on the site. A decision […]