FOXGLOVE Covert Nature Reserve celebrated its 30th anniversary with a family bioblitz event, writes Philip Sedgwick. The 100-acre reserve of moorland edge is situated in the middle of MoD property at Catterick Garrison. It was created out of a
A thug who left a woman with a fractured cheek bone when she was attacked following a row outside a petrol station has walked free from court. Sarah Widdowson punched her victim once to the face during the confrontation in Northallerton more than
THERE have many occasions down the years – both at work, and at play – when I have metaphorically bitten off more than I can chew. At the weekend I experienced the more literal sense of the phrase. Encouraged by good vibes from a work colleague
THE picturesque village of Great Ayton, with the River Leven flowing through it, attracting many visitors for its scenery – and because it is the boyhood home of Captain James Cook. However, it also has three other, more recent, famous sons – and present
A market town is considering calling for volunteers to shout about their community with the appointment of a town crier. In its 800-year history it is not believed Bedale has ever had a town crier, despite being awarded a market charter as long
DAVID WOOD, or Chippy as he is known within the Young Farmers Club circuit, served as Catterick Young Farmers Club’s president for 22 years until his retirement this July at the club’s 88th AGM. He joined the club in November 1959, aged 12 and
A MUSEUM and heritage attraction is working with surrounding communities to re-imagine how visitors learn about the past thanks to a £136,000 grant. As well as the six-figure sum from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project at Kiplin Hall
Concern over high rents and rates leading to empty shops has been raised in Northallerton as local authorities work to increase footfall. Currently advertised rents on shops to let in the High Street range from £65,000 per annum on a former bank
