THE leader of a council serving more than 600,000 people has spoken of his optimism that the next prime minister will plough more funding into areas facing severe financial pressures. In a statement to a full meeting of the Conservative-run North
A CELEBRATED artist’s “most important work” could remain unfinished unless planners override policies to protect a nationally important landscape and area of special scientific interest. The North York Moors National Park Authority’s planning committee
MORE than 2,000 children enjoyed a mass fun run around the grounds of Preston Park in Stockton. Pupils from 22 primary schools took part in the one mile run. It was held for fun, with the hope of inspiring children to get active and healthy.
A SUPERMARKET's dance marathon has got underway in an effort to raise cash for three charities. Staff working at Tesco in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, have swapped checkout tills for dancing mats, and uniforms for brightly-coloured outfits
IT seems an odd juxtaposition the idea of Newcastle Building Society, surely the epitome somehow of the North East, planning to open a branch in Hawes which has been deserted by other financial institutions. Indeed they're extending in Stokesley too
CAMPAIGNERS who have been taking down nets designed to stop birds from nesting have said their fight is not over. Earlier this year, a group of people took down netting from a hedgerow in Darlington after a dead bird was found nearby. The installation
AN MP has claimed it would be naive to suggest "Victorian" working conditions at Amazon fulfilment centres will not be replicated at their new Darlington site, after a union warned the online retailer was "one of the most dangerous places to work in
PEOPLE are being urged to come out and support runners when they take on one of the region's toughest races this weekend. The SABIC Eston Nab Challenge Race will see competitors setting off from Eston square at 10am on Saturday as they tackle the
THREE areas of Darlington have secured Green Flag Award Scheme status after impressing inspectors. The two parks and a cemetery in the town are among the 1,970 UK parks and green spaces to receive the distinction. South Park, Westpark and the
COUNTY Councillors are being asked to commit to making the North Yorkshire authority carbon neutral by 2030. Cllrs Richard Cooper and David Chance will raise a motion on July 24 calling on England’s largest council to commit to produce its own
A TOWN was gripped as thousands watched three tribute acts perform in aid of charity. People from across the county descended onto the grounds of the Town Hall in Thirsk, North Yorkshire for the 14th Picnic in the Park. The festival, which included
A COMPANY set up to help vulnerable people escape "fuel poverty" has been recognised for its work at the energy efficiency awards. YES Energy Solutions, which works with local authorities across North Yorkshire to install boilers and central heating
CLEVELAND Bridge UK transformed part of its extensive manufacturing site in Darlington into a seaside funfair to celebrate the summer and reward the hard work of its staff. A large area of the 23-acre site in Yarm Road became ‘Cleveland By The Sea
