A ROW has been ignited between union leaders and fire chiefs over the handling of two wildfires which destroyed forests and moorland. Cleveland Fire Brigades’ Union has hit out as they claim crews at the scene were stretched to the limit, while
THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway will open its doors to the inner workings of its locomotives over May Bank Holiday. On Saturday, May 4 to Monday, May 6, adults and children will be able to go behind the scenes and learn how the world-famous railway
FROM ground-breaking flower graffiti to the ultimate in urban planting, the 2019 Harrogate Spring Flower Show will be showcasing the potential for petal power to transform Britain’s grey streets. This year’s theme for the show, which starts today
FROM ground-breaking flower graffiti to the ultimate in urban planting, the 2019 Harrogate Spring Flower Show will be showcasing the potential for petal power to transform Britain’s grey streets. This year’s theme for the show, which starts today
A WILDLIFE trust has launched a 30-day challenge to show people how to look after the environment. Tees Valley Wildlife Trust's annual campaign, 30 Days Wild, encourages people to interact with nature each day for 30 days. Sign up is now open
AN athletics club is calling on the council to improve security at a sports centre following a spate of vandalism attacks. Members of Darlington Harriers have been faced with broken bottles, smashed equipment and dumped rubbish when they turn up
A FORMER school teacher who ventured into childminding several years ago is just weeks away from opening her first nursery. Lucy Atkinson, 33, of High Greenbury Farm in Scorton, Richmondshire has spent the majority of her working career as a teacher
EMPLOYEES of firms have pledged to reduce emissions from staff commutes in a week-long initiative in May. Staff from EE in Darlington, Chemoxy International in Middlesbrough, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies in Billingham and the University Hospital
A RESIDENTIAL care home has been voted one of the top 20 in the North East. Middleton Hall Retirement Village was praised by residents and their families as part of a review guide survey carried out by carehome.co.uk Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager
ANYONE wanting to enjoy an informative Heritage Tour of Darlington Hippodrome is urged to pop along to the town centre venue early next month. The theatre, which has a colourful history dating back to 1907, recently underwent a multi-million pound
SOME of the region’s most talented amateur photographers have been busy capturing their own view of ‘My Yorkshire’ for The Garden Rooms at Tennants’ annual Photographic Competition. Now the Leyburn arts and events centre is displaying the work of
