BEAVERS are flourishing in a North Yorkshire forest as a third healthy kit has been born this year, following two new arrivals in 2019. This brings the total number of youngsters living in Cropton Forest near Kirkbymoorside to three, alongside the
COMMUNITY group The Wombles of Hambleton has done its first post-lockdown litter pick in Northallerton. The pick was unusual in that the group had to limit numbers, include Covid-19 on its risk assessment, socially distance at all times and tackle
STEAM enthusiasts will be disappointed to learn that one of the region’s most popular events has fallen victim to uncertainties regarding the future coronavirus restrictions. Since its humble beginnings in 1985, the Hunton Steam Gathering has grown
A MUM has given birth to one of Britain’s biggest babies during lockdown. Born at Darlington Memorial Hospital, baby Cole Taylor entered the world on May 2 and weighted a whopping 11lb 6oz. Mum Vicky Taylor delivered the newborn with only gas
POLICE have issued warnings over large numbers of children congregating and substantial quantities of an “extremely dangerous” gas being used ahead of lockdown measures being eased further. North Yorkshire Police chief constable Lisa Winward has
CHARGES are being issued by the council as it cracks down on people fly tipping and littering. In the past month fines totalling more than £8,200 have been issued to those caught fly tipping and littering across Darlington. Civic Enforcement
CHURCHES in Darlington will host the North-East’s first drive-in service at The Northern Echo arena this weekend, as they are set to reopen across the UK on July 4. During the lockdown, many churches have offered online alternatives from live sermons
