ENTERPRISING schools have joined forces to support the NHS in its fight against coronavirus by donating hundreds of items of equipment from their science departments. Under-pressure medical staff at Darlington Memorial Hospital are today receiving
A FLOOD alleviation initiative which will see bespoke property-level protections introduced, street planting to improve drainage and reduce the volume of water entering sewers, has taken a major step forward after being granted a £500,000 boost.
RECYCLING bosses have moved to dispel concerns that fly-tipping could soar and recycling banks for residents overspill as it introduces fees for businesses to dispose of glass, paper and cardboard. North Yorkshire County Council said it had been
Planning rejection AFTER reading the article “Caravan site owner loses his appeal over soil bund” (D&S Times, Mar 20) concerning the soil safety mound constructed by Shaun Carroll to safeguard his campers from serious injury or worse, by traffic
Richmond MP and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak's weekly column for the D&S Times UNPRECEDENTED and life-changing – that’s the scale of the challenge the nation faces. But however daunting the immediate prospect is I want you all to
SPEED camera vans will continue to be deployed across North Yorkshire to stop the county becoming a racetrack police leaders have said. Although a drastic reduction in traffic is expected on the county's 5,350 miles of roads as people stay home
Waste recycling tips have been closed by North Yorkshire county council and people are being urged not to create extra waste by carrying out DIY at their homes. The authority has shut all its household waste recycling centres across the county following
ONE of the greatest images of spring in the region has been declared off limits as visitors are asked to stay away from Farndale and its glorious display of daffodils and settle for photographs instead. Locals in Farndale, on the North York Moors
PRIMARY school children have been having special lessons in baking from expert pastry chef and chocolatier Ben Ellis to help them get to grips with creating food from scratch. The lessons at Bedale Primary School have been suspended pending the
A DOMESTIC abuse service which helps people across North Yorkshire says they are determined to carry on as concern increases over rising problems amid the coronavirus crisis. The Yorkshire Independent Domestic Abuse Service offers life saving support
A CENTRE which brings the arts to thousands of people across country areas is going virtual to help people feel connected and creative. Rural Arts based in Thirsk, is launching RADISH, Rural Arts Daily Inspiration while Staying at Home, to help
CANCELLATION of Britain's biggest country show brought an outcry from farming groups but organisers say they're determined to bounce back bigger and better next year. The 162nd Great Yorkshire Show was cancelled after concerns it could not safely
CORONAVIRUS is having an impact on all businesses and industries – now the National Sheep Association (NSA) has raised concerns about the impact on farming. NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said: “We can only start from a position of absolute respect
CHILDLINE has seen an unprecedented demand for its services from hundreds of vulnerable youngsters struggling with the impact of coronavirus. Since last week there it has provided more than 900 counselling sessions with youngsters about coronavirus
Food outlets in the Thirsk area appear generally to have reacted less positively to people isolating themselves, than has been the case in other areas. After a search of websites and social media pages, Racha Thai Bistro, in Bakers Alley, off the
BURGLARS have struck at two businesses in the Northallerton area over the past few days. North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a break in at business premise on Anchorage Lane, Northallerton. It is believed thieves broke
