North Yorkshire
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Historic building empty for 20 years could become luxury spa in £3m transformation
Richmond’s Grade II-listed Friary Lodge could become a £3m luxury spa, with planning permission sought to restore the historic building and create jobs.
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'Beautiful' park with free entry that is an 'absolute asset' to Scarborough
Peasholm Park offers visitors an escape from the busy Scarborough seafront and has a mini-golf course as well as pedalos.
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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The Yorkshire market town just two miles from the A1(M) that feels a world away
Just two miles from the A1(M), Bedale is a historic Yorkshire market town with Viking treasures, a heritage railway, independent shops and beautiful countryside.
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Delight for birdwatchers as rare bird of prey spotted at North East nature reserve
A marsh harrier has been captured on camera at RSPB Saltholme by Northern Echo Camera Club photographer Pat Blewitt during visits in recent months.
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Police hunt air gun shooter after car damaged while driving through York at night
Police are looking for a air gun shooter after a driver heard a loud bang and saw damage to the glass of the car they were driving through York at night.
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Brave eventer Holly Richardson jumps back in the saddle
Just to compete in the Defender Burghley Horse Trials was an amazing achievement for injured three-day eventer Holly Richardson. But to come so close to a podium finish with 15.2hh Irish Sports Horse Ballyneety Silver Service would have made it an even more extraordinary feat for the Richmond-based rider, as many of the world’s leading eventers were in the international field.
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‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a success
A new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.
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Fans reminisce over iconic Lightwater Valley rollercoaster 35 years on from opening
Thirty-five years after it first captured the imagination of thrill-seekers, rollercoaster enthusiasts and families, nostalgia remains strong for one of North Yorkshire's most famous attractions.
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Foundation in memory of North Yorkshire dad donates £30k to mental health support
Charlie Dallas Lancaster, 36, from Thirsk, died in summer 2020. His family and friends remember his “cheeky, smiling face” and ability to “light up the room”.
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The North Yorkshire garden centre café that people happily travel 90 minutes to visit
A North Yorkshire garden centre café has won glowing reviews, with some customers travelling 90 minutes to return.
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Police hunt air gun shooter after car damaged while driving through York at night
Police are looking for a air gun shooter after a driver heard a loud bang and saw damage to the glass of the car they were driving through York at night.
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North Yorkshire theatre group cuts costume hours with new sewing machine
Richmond Amateur Dramatics wins North Yorkshire Council funding for an industrial overlocker, helping volunteers make stronger costumes faster for future shows.
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The hilltop beacon that has watched over the North Yorkshire Moors for centuries
Danby Beacon is one of the North York Moors' best-known landmarks, with a history spanning thousands of years - from the bronze age to the second world war.
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£168,000 Newton Aycliffe home boasts garden oasis and solar panels
Explore this stylish three-bedroom semi-detached home in Newton Aycliffe, priced at £168,000, with open-plan living, landscaped garden and solar panels.
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Darlington pumpkin patch reopens after last-minute bid to save crop after drought
A Darlington farmer’s last-minute gamble helped save one of the region’s most popular pumpkin patches after drought threatened this year’s crop.
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Walker taking on 109-mile challenge in aid of condition that changed family's life
A Thirsk walker is tackling 109 miles of moorland and coastline to raise awareness of a condition that changed his family’s life.
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Kirkgate Ripon: Councillors Vote for a Public Consultation
Councillors voted unanimously on 1 October to ask North Yorkshire Council's highways chief for a public consultation on pedestrianising Kirkgate, Ripon.
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Police incident on York bridge
Police were out in force near Ouse Bridge yesterday evening as the city centre was busy with racegoers and others celebrating the start of the weekend.
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Northern Lights: Aurora stun UK down to England's south coast
The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.
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Aurora alert has been issued for North Yorkshire this Saturday evening
AN Aurora alert has been issued for North Yorkshire this evening (Saturday).
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Plaque honouring All Creatures Great and Small author unveiled at his former home
A blue plaque honouring All Creatures Great and Small author James Herriot has been unveiled at his former North Yorkshire home.
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Aurora alert has been issued for North Yorkshire this Saturday evening
AN Aurora alert has been issued for North Yorkshire this evening (Saturday).
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Bionic Woman star delights fans after being spotted in Saltburn
Bionic Woman star Lindsay Wagner has been spotted in Saltburn while visiting the UK for events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the hit television series.
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Four teenagers seriously injured in Sherburn-in-Elmet crash
A car crashed in Sherburn-in-Elmet at about 02:50 BST on Saturday, say North Yorkshire Police.
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County Durham farm café hailed as an 'absolute gem' for pies and cakes
Visitors have hailed a café on a County Durham working farm an 'absolute gem', praising its pies, breakfasts, cakes and sausage rolls.
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Huge moor fire put firefighters under pressure as crews battled blaze for 40 days
Fylingdales Moor fire report warns North Yorkshire firefighters faced welfare pressures and staffing shortages after the blaze burned for more than 40 days.
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'Frustration' over York river safety prompts call for action to 'save lives'
There is an urgent need to make York's River Ouse safer following incidents on one of its bridges which has repeatedly closed due to emergencies, a leading local politician has said.
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Huge moor fire put firefighters under pressure as crews battled blaze for 40 days
Fylingdales Moor fire report warns North Yorkshire firefighters faced welfare pressures and staffing shortages after the blaze burned for more than 40 days.
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Huge moor fire put firefighters under pressure as crews battled blaze for 40 days
Fylingdales Moor fire report warns North Yorkshire firefighters faced welfare pressures and staffing shortages after the blaze burned for more than 40 days.
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Young farmers need help to fight isolation threat
The chairman of Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs has said the organisation is “more relevant than ever” as those producing food become increasingly isolated while performing their daily tasks.
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Police incident on York bridge
Police were out in force near Ouse Bridge yesterday evening as the city centre was busy with racegoers and others celebrating the start of the weekend.
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Historic National Trust mansion to be turned into monstrous Halloween house
Ormesby Hall in Middlesbrough will be transformed for Halloween this half-term, with monster trails, spooky activities, live theatre and evening events.
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Look inside the incredible £1.35m Durham home with a fascinating 240-year history
A 240-year-old home designed by one of Britain's best-known architects has gone on sale near Durham.
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The North Yorkshire garden centre café that people happily travel 90 minutes to visit
A North Yorkshire garden centre café has won glowing reviews, with some customers travelling 90 minutes to return.
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'Frustration' over York river safety prompts call for action to 'save lives'
There is an urgent need to make York’s River Ouse safer following incidents on one of its bridges which has repeatedly closed due to emergencies, a leading local politician has said.
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Fans reminisce over iconic Lightwater Valley rollercoaster 35 years on from opening
Thirty-five years after it first captured the imagination of thrill-seekers, rollercoaster enthusiasts and families, nostalgia remains strong for one of North Yorkshire's most famous attractions.
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Classic car business marks special anniversary with star-studded congratulations
A NORTH Yorkshire business marked a special milestone with congratulatory messages from stars including Nigel Mansell, Rachel Weisz, Alan Shearer and Richard Hammond.
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North Yorkshire farmers consider quitting amid growing pressures
NORTH Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure as the NFU and Scarborough-based McCain warn of falling food production and declining confidence
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North Yorkshire farmers consider quitting amid growing pressures
NORTH Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure as the NFU and Scarborough-based McCain warn of falling food production and declining confidence
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Why was North Yorkshire’s bid to become an AI growth zone knocked back?
The Government needs to come up with a clear explanation of why North Yorkshire’s bid to become an AI growth zone has been knocked back. If the Government wants to empower communities then it needs to be transparent when bids such as this are impacted. It can’t just simply point at the published bid criteria and say that “all bids are assessed on their individual merits”.
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North East residents asked to donate old wellies for garden project
Middlesbrough residents can donate old wellies to Tees Valley Wildlife Trust’s colourful community garden planters project at Thorntree Library on October 29.
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Rachel Peru launches swimwear range for women over 40
Model, podcaster and body‑confidence campaigner Rachel Peru is about to launch her first swimwear range.
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Thieving York delivery driver turned up to work in stolen trainers
A “devious” delivery driver who stole £3,000 of goods from his employer and its client, a major fashion retailer, has been spared jail. Andrew Daniels, 60, who worked as a courier for the delivery firm DPD York, was so brazen he even turned...
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North Yorkshire farmers consider quitting amid growing pressures
NORTH Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure as the NFU and Scarborough-based McCain warn of falling food production and declining confidence
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North Yorkshire farmers consider quitting amid growing pressures
NORTH Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure as the NFU and Scarborough-based McCain warn of falling food production and declining confidence
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Chris Kamara reveals his favourite Yorkshire places, from fish and chips to football stadia
Chris Kamara shares his best Yorkshire life, from Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park to York Races, football memories and family days out with wife Anne.
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'Every effort to minimise costs' - David Skaith rules out flying business class for trade visit to India
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has revealed whether he will fly business or economy class on a trade visit to India.
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Inside the Michelin Guide café hidden behind a North Yorkshire garden centre
A café tucked behind a North Yorkshire garden centre has earned a place in the Michelin Guide for its seasonal cooking.
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'Frustration' over York river safety prompts call for action to 'save lives'
There is an urgent need to make York's River Ouse safer following incidents on one of its bridges which has repeatedly closed due to emergencies, a leading local politician has said.