ELECTED representatives of North Yorkshire’s residents have unanimously approved pressing all NHS trusts serving the county to continue providing free on-site parking at hospitals for their staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. North Yorkshire County
GOVERNMENT funding of almost half a million pounds has been awarded to help prevent domestic abuse in North Yorkshire. The county’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan has secured £445,892 from the Home Office to help officers spot
A COUNCIL has explained why the Covid infection rate has continued to climb across County Durham as we enter the third week of national lockdown. Amanda Healy, Director of Public Health at Durham County Council, made the comments as she renewed
A DARLINGTON pub has opened a takeaway counter in order to keep serving customers through lockdown restrictions. The Hole in the Wall in Darlington has opened the 'Hole in the Door', a new takeaway counter set to serve customers breakfast, brunch
SEVERAL rescued owls are undergoing a period of convalescence at Foxglove Covert Nature Reserve. With few opportunities to see both a tawny and a barn owl up close and side by side, two separate rescues provided the chance to compare the two species
FIREFIGHTERS were called in after a car hit a train at a level crossing. North Yorkshire Fire And Rescue were called out at 4.44am this morning, November 18, to the Lodge Lane crossing at Brompton after a car hit the side of the freight train.
A POSTMAN who dressed up to bring cheer in lockdown has returned to his costume cupboard to raise money for a local charity. Phil Hetherington, who lives in Gainford, decided to dress up during his rounds during the first nationwide lockdown, he
Andrew White speaks to Bill Blenkinsopp about how he realised his dream to be a jockey – and triumphed in the boxing ring. "I’VE wanted to be a jockey ever since I was ten-years-old. I’ve never wanted anything else.” So says Bill Blenkinsopp, speaking
THE NHS, local authorities and care homes are joining forces to tackle soaring Covid-19 cases across North Yorkshire with special care homes chosen to support discharged coronavirus patients to take the pressure off hospitals. North Yorkshire County
A HEADTEACHER with a wealth of experience has spoken of her pride and excitement at taking on a new leadership role covering two North-East primary schools. Zoe Beach has been appointed as Executive Headteacher at Heathfield and Northwood primary
NORTH YORKSHIRE racing driver Max Coates is considering his options for 2021 after finishing the 2020 Mini Challenge UK with a strong performance at Brands Hatch – including his maiden pole position. Coates, 26, from Scorton, came fifth in the first
TO ensure deliveries during the second pandemic lockdown Black Sheep Brewery says it is restarting its brew to ewe door to door service across the region. While the brewers visitor centre at Masham is closed the breweries bottled, canned and mini
A NEW scheme to boost the third largest lobster market in the UK and guarantee it for the future is being launched in Whitby. Organisers behind the ambitious plan which would also create a new visitor attraction in the town are calling on people
