CANDIDATES hoping to succeed a high-profile and long-serving district and county councillor have pledged they will continue his work in fighting for deeply rural communities. The partner of the late North Yorkshire County and Richmondshire District
LEADING politicians have branded a situation in which French, Dutch or even Bulgarian tourists are able enjoy better mobile phone coverage across England’s largest county than local residents due to EU red tape as “perverse”. Only government intervention
TALENTED students have been testing their business skills in a competition designed to hone entrepreneurial zeal and prepare them for the future. Sixth formers at Barnard Castle School tackled a Dragons’ Den meets The Apprentice-style challenge
A SHOPPING centre has launched a campaign to support families struggling through the summer holidays. The scheme is aimed at low-income families in a response to the rising number of families being dependent upon food bank support. Research undertaken
SPORTS Direct will finally install a platform lift at one of its high end stores, after it was revealed the retailer tried to scrap plans to improve disabled access. Earlier this year, the retailer – which owns several high street names including
MEMORIES of ‘Golden Boy' Wilf Mannion are wanted to create a booklet to celebrate his achievements. Manchester Metropolitan University historian and Heritage Unlocked founder Dr Tosh Warwick and Black Path Press have joined forces to publish the
MORE than £22m is being invested on a major Yorkshire coastal route over the next 12 months, improving journeys and safety for the thousands of drivers who use it every day. Resurfacing, drainage, junction upgrades as well as major safety improvements
AROUND 120 visitors braved the rain and the wind to visit the first-ever open garden event at Middleton Hall Retirement Village. Approximately £900 was made on the day in support of the National Garden Scheme charities, from tickets and tea sales
