SKIPTON mart's monthly show day of Spring lambs on Monday saw Peter Fox, of Fox Farms, Clitheroe, crowned champion with a pen of five home-bred 40kg Texel/Beltex-crosses. They sold at £107 each, or 267.5p/kg, to show judge and retail butcher William
A TECHNOLOGY firm developing a so-called wonder material has expanded its global reach by securing a further South African deal. Applied Graphene Materials, originally spun out of Durham University and now based in Redcar, produces speciality graphene
THE untold story of an actor best known for his roles in the popular Carry On film series will be presented at a North-East film club next month. Peter Butterworth appeared in 16 of the films, including Carry On Camping, which will be screened at
A CASTLE with a rich history of archery will host a global contest this month. Raby Castle at Staindrop, County Durham, will host the 14th Annual English Longbow World Wand Championships on Sunday June 23. Archery has been a part of Raby’s history
MAGISTRATES have called on the Ministry of Justice to monitor the impact on attendance at court after the closure of the only remaining magistrates court in the northern part of North Yorkshire. A major campaign to save Northallerton Magistrates
A FORMER school teacher who spent years playing rugby union has been recognised for his voluntary work promoting the sport. Bernard Coyne played in first team for Middlesbrough Rugby Club around 400 times, 26 times for Yorkshire and for England
A DARLINGTON-born fencer won a bronze medal in the European Veterans Fencing Championships. Beth Davidson finished in third place when she faced tough competition in Cognac, France. This bi-annual championship is for competitors over the age
