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  • Concerns over gritting as salt volume is cut

    A HIGHWAYS authority which has faced criticism over its winter gritting service has revealed a plan to drastically cut the amount of salt it spreads on roads during icy weather. North Yorkshire County Council has said it could save up to £195,000

  • Darlington named in top ten 'most thoughtful' places in UK

    DARLINGTON has been recognised as on of the top ten most thoughtful communities in the country. In a report by Boom & Wild, pulled together using Government data, Darlington has been named the sixth most thoughtful community across the UK. The

  • Prince’s friend offers help on safety after fatal crash

    A FRIEND of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge has moved to help villagers battling to introduce safety measures on a steep section of road through woodlands following a fatal car crash. Snape with Thorp Parish Council has received permission

  • Welcome funds as bereavement charity sees demand increase

    A CHARITY that helps people deal with bereavement has received a much-needed financial boost from the Government. Cruse Bereavement Care, which has five branches across the North-East and North Yorkshire, has received £252, 635 from the Department

  • Dressage contest launches new charity Here4horses

    A NEW equine welfare charity was launched with a dressage competition at the weekend. There were 47 entries in the Here4horses event at Tunstall Farm in Nunthorpe, which raised more than £1,000 for the charity. It was set up by Wendy Suddes in