A CONVOY of tractors, placards and passionate speeches helped farmers send a clear message to the Government about post-Brexit trade deals with America. The rally in Northallerton, organised by Save British Farmers, saw tractors and farm vehicles
A COUNCIL embroiled in a tug o’ war with a national museum over the future of the world’s first passenger locomotive has pledged to redouble efforts to get residents to throw their weight behind the battle. Darlington Borough Council’s leader Councillor
A DRUGS giant has signed an agreement with the European Commission (EC) for the supply of up to 300 million doses of a Covid vaccine, once it is approved. The vaccine candidate is based on technology used by pharmaceutical company Sanofi to produce
IN what can only be described as a disheartening week the appearance of a historic Second World War spitfire was a real boost for many. It’s impressive that an 80 year old plane could have such an uplifting affect. But then it was the iconic aircraft
UP to 200 renewable free heating systems are on offer to help people stay warm in parts of rural North Yorkshire. People with inefficient systems including storage heaters and solid fuel heating in Hambleton, Richmondshire, Ryedale and Scarborough
OVER 450,000 prospective patients are being urged to contact pharmacists for short term routine medicines as health bosses drive to save up to £4 million. From October 1, doctors in North Yorkshire will no longer routinely issue prescriptions for
WHEN Askrigg artists Judith Bromley and Robert Nicholls planned an autumn exhibition of their prints at Tennants in Leyburn, they could never have imagined it would come at such an auspicious time. “We booked before lockdown and we weren’t even
AS most businesses are aware the deadline for Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) applications is September 30, with facilities needing to be in place by the end of November. This gives businesses just over a week to ensure that
THE House of Lords has voted in favour of an NFU-backed amendment to the Agriculture Bill tabled by Lord Curry, which would strengthen the role of the Trade and Agriculture Commission. The amendment passed with a 107 vote majority, showing the strength
NORTH Yorkshire county council has confirmed a single positive case of Covid-19 at Bedale Primary School. Director of Public Health Lincoln Sergeant said they had asked potential close contacts to isolate for 14 days, but said parents should continue
INNOCENT home hunters are being scammed out of hundreds of pounds by unscrupulous fraudsters who take money from them to rent properties which don't exist. North Yorkshire Police say some have even ended up homeless after giving notice on their
A FIRE on military ranges above Catterick Garrison is believed to have been caused by an army flare. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called out at 8.38pm on September 17 after reports of the blaze spreading across part of the ranges. Crews
THE famous Edwardian Rock Garden in Aysgarth, Wensleydale, now belongs to the local community thanks to it being gifted to the parish council by Adrian and Rosemary Anderson. The Andersons bought the Grade II listed Rock Garden in 2012 and have
FAMILIES who have acted as carers during the pandemic have reached crisis point as social distancing has led to lines of support being cut and testing rules have left them struggling to get their loved ones placed in care homes, a meeting has heard
A PROPOSAL for a Lidl supermarket, Home Bargains store and Starbucks drive-thru has been recommended for refusal, despite developers claiming it will create 130 jobs and the scheme receiving strong support from residents. Darlington Borough Council
A COUNCIL has been accused of harassing a music teacher with multiple sclerosis in a row over a hedge that the authority has claimed was preventing people from safely using the pavement. Dr Elaine Horner said while anxiety could trigger relapses
WHEN a person thinks of cyber security, they often think of antivirus software and phishing attacks, with data stolen from the outright. But attacks have become more sophisticated, which is one reason cybersecurity firm Bondgate IT has made dark
BARBARA GREGORY and Ivan Rookes celebrated their captaincy years at Richmond Golf Club by hosting captains' day at the weekend. Lady captain's day was held on Saturday, while gents captain's day was staged on Sunday. Mark Turner won the honours
