POLICE have stepped up patrols across North Yorkshire in order to tackle poachers travelling into the county, following numerous incidents. Poachers could face a court appearance and a Covid-19 fixed penalty notice, police have warned, after incidents
YORK Minster has closed to the public until further notice due to the Covid pandemic. The cathedral closed to sightseeing visitors on December 31 when York moved into tier three, but on Tuesday it also closed for public services and private prayer
CALLS have been growing for a council leader accused of hypocrisy to resign after warning people to stay local – while she was on holiday in the Maldives. The leader of Richmondshire District Council, Councillor Angie Dale – who represents the authority's
A MULTI-MILLION pound grant to help regenerate Northallerton town centre has been welcomed by councillors. Central Government announced that the town will receive £6m from the Future High Streets Fund which was set up to drive economic growth on
FLOOD warnings have been issued for parts of the region due to rising river levels caused by rainfall and melting snow. The Environment Agency issued a series of flood alerts last night and some warnings have already been activated, mostly around
A POPULAR annual festival that brings the wonders of the night sky to life is going virtual this year. The Dark Skies Festival normally runs a series of events throughout Yorkshire Dales and Moors National Parks aimed at educating and inspiring
ELECTIONS in May for a Tees Valley mayor and Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner could be postponed again due to the continuing impact of the coronavirus. Government civil servants are understood to have begun discussions with mayors and town
THE North-East and North Yorkshire is set to see heavy snow later this week. Parts of the region will see 'heavy snow' this Thursday, with others facing heavy rain and sleet, according to The Met Office. A Yellow weather warning for snow has
