North Yorkshire
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Main road in North Yorkshire town to close to traffic
A MAIN road in a North Yorkshire town is to closed to traffic tomorrow (Friday).
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North Yorkshire councillors warn planning changes will weaken local voices
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave local communities with less say over new developments.
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North East gym beats multimillion-pound schemes to win national award
Billingham Forum, run by Tees Active, wins the ukactive Design, Build and Refurbishment Award after beating major multimillion-pound leisure schemes.
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Six half price offers for days out this half term with YorkMix vouchers
Save some pennies at some of York and North Yorkshire’s amazing attractions this half term with YorkMix vouchers. YorkMixcurrently has half price entry vouchers available for six fabulous family attractions in York and North Yorkshire for...
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North Yorkshire military family transforms home into spooky Halloween spectacle
A military family is turning its North Yorkshire home into a spooky Halloween spectacle to raise money for bereaved military children.
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Giant 3D poppy to arrive at Darlington pub for special veterans fundraising event
A giant 3D poppy will visit The Springfield Hotel this Friday as part of a Marston's charity tour, with fundraising activities, live entertainment and a special guest lined up to welcome it to Darlington.
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Dealer who flooded York with cocaine and heroin worth thousands is jailed
A drug dealer has been jailed for bringing thousands of pounds’ worth of crack cocaine and heroin into York. Dealer Dakari Roy Brown, 25, of Bulay Road, Huddersfield, operated the so-called ‘Larry Line’ between Huddersfield and York. This...
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Man wanted after £1,500 suitcase theft on train in North Yorkshire
British Transport Police has launched an investigation after a 'theft' from a train in North Yorkshire.
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Man wanted after £1,500 suitcase theft on train in North Yorkshire
British Transport Police has launched an investigation after a 'theft' from a train in North Yorkshire.
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‘Too severe’ - Storm Austen forces cancellation at North Yorkshire attraction
Storm Austen threatens to be 'too severe', forcing the National Trust to cancel an event at Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire.
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Masked men held kitchen knife to man's throat during terrifying night-time raid
Balaclava clad raiders woke a North Yorkshire man and held a kitchen knife to his throat while they ransacked his home, York Crown Court heard.
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Popular North Yorkshire attraction forced to close this weekend amid strong winds
One of North Yorkshire’s most unusual and best-loved attractions has been forced to close this weekend as strong winds are forecast to hit the region.
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'Far too early' - Darlington residents react as Christmas lights go up in October
Christmas has come early to Darlington as festive lights begin appearing across the town centre, but not everyone is ready to embrace the celebrations just yet.
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Shaping healthier futures for women and girls in North Yorkshire
The voices of women and girls across North Yorkshire are helping to shape future health and wellbeing support after hundreds of people shared their views through a public survey exploring the issues that matter most to them.
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Bully jailed for terrorising vulnerable man into handing over money 15 times
A young man bullied a person with mental health problems for months, during which he smashed his way into the victim’s home and threatened to tie him up, York Crown Court heard.
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Agricultural machinery fire on North Yorkshire farm
An agricultural machinery fire has sparked on a North Yorkshire farm.
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North Yorkshire artists are inviting the public into their studios
Fifteen talented artists from the York area are inviting the public into their working spaces next month for North Yorkshire Open Studios’ winter event. Taking place from Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026, across North Yorkshire, Winter...
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Well-known East Coast hotel known for seven-day carvery on sale at £850,000
Bridlington’s Seacourt Hotel, an Edwardian South Bay business with 11 bedrooms, bar, restaurant, carvery and flat, is now on the market.
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Yorkshire sausage giant announces factory tours for recruitment drive
HECK! is inviting jobseekers to step inside its factory for a taste of what a career there could look like.
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Several North Yorkshire roads and footpaths to close as restrictions announced
Several roads, footpaths, and bridleways across North Yorkshire are set to be closed or restricted.
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Woman at centre of North Yorkshire murder enquiry died of head injuries
The woman at the centre of a murder enquiry in North Yorkshire died of head injuries, an inquest heard today. Elena Lacramioara Chiriac, 22, died after a two-vehicle crash on the A1(M) near Barton on Sunday 4 October. An inquest into her...
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'We wanted to elevate things' - new sandwich shop to open in York suburb next week
A new sandwich shop, run by the family behind a much-loved North Yorkshire café, is set to open in a York suburb later this month.
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North Yorkshire councillors warn planning changes will weaken local voices
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave communities with less say over new developments.
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Historic Yorkshire estate undergoes major transformation into luxury resort location
The historic estate Aldwark Manor located near York and Harrogate has undergone a major transformation across its hotel, golf course, spa, restaurants and leisure facilities.
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Weather warning for parts of North Yorkshire as Storm Boelo rolls in
Parts of North Yorkshire are under a weather warning as a storm rolls in. Over the weekend, Storm Boelo will hit parts of northern England with what the Met Office described as “impactful winds”. Yellow weather warnings have been issued for...
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York MPs and campaigners call for day of action over Yorkshire's waters
River campaigners are calling for tougher action to end sewage pollution in rivers and seas in York and North Yorkshire.
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PC tells jury 'absolutely not' when asked if he sexually assaulted women in York club
A policeman told a jury “absolutely not” when asked if he had sexually assaulted three women in Popworld after 11 hours drinking in York city centre.
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Agricultural machinery fire on North Yorkshire farm
An agricultural machinery fire has sparked on a North Yorkshire farm.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East this morning (October 22).
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Emmerdale and Star Wars actor Tony Pitts to appear at first Staithes International Film Festival
The North Yorkshire coastal village of Staithes is no stranger to the big and small screen, featuring in the likes of psychological period drama film Phantom Thread, Countryfile, children’s TV series Old Jack’s Boat and Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing. Now, it’s hosting its first film festival, featuring an appearance from Sheffield-born former Star Wars and Emmerdale actor Tony Pitts.
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Mayors could impose tourist taxes in National Parks without authorities' approval
REGIONAL mayors could apply tourism taxes in National Parks without formal approval from National Park Authorities, ministers have indicated.
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Cause of A171 crash which killed Darlington MBE couple 'unknown', inquest hears
Alan Charlton, 90, and Joy McCulloch, 74, died after the two-vehicle crash on the A171 near Scaling Dam just before midnight on Friday (October 2).
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Fears planning changes will leave communities without a say on housing
Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave local communities with less say over new developments.
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Shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs to be removed from North Yorkshire river
A shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs are among the items that are being cleared from a North Yorkshire river.
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New family sensory room opens at York leisure centre
A new sensory room opens at York leisure centre following funding from Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. A brand-new sensory room has opened at Energise Leisure Centre in York – providing a dedicated, inclusive space for children, families...
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North Yorkshire school praised for 'loving community' in inspection
A NORTH Yorkshire school is celebrating following a recent inspection which recognised its 'loving community'.
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Woman died of head injuries in A1(M) crash as murder probe continues, inquest hears
Elena Chiriac, 22, from Newcastle, died at the scene of the crash between Junction 57 and Junction 56 near Barton, North Yorkshire.
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Second storm to hit UK with heavy rain and strong wind - All affected areas
Storm Boelo to hit UK this weekend with heavy rain and winds up to 80mph as Met Office issues yellow warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland and England.
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Two North Yorkshire village primary schools could merge in bid to secure their future
Two village primary schools could be merged into a single school operating across both sites under a plan to secure their future and keep them legal.
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Occupants of unauthorized Traveller site in Yorkshire village plan High Court appeal
The occupants of an unauthorised Traveller site in the North Yorkshire countryside are planning to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in a bid to remain on the land, it has emerged.
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6 arrested in major immigration crime crackdown across Yorkshire
Six people were arrested in connection with organised immigration, fraud, and other offences.
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Police launch investigation after dog and owner attacked in Harrogate village
Police launch investigation after dog and owner attacked in Harrogate village
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Goat rescued by firefighters in field on outskirts of North Yorkshire town
The county's fire and rescue service was called to an area of Falsgrave, to the west of Scarborough, at 7.32pm last night (Wednesday, October 21).
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More than 750 miles of road maintenance planned across Yorkshire — what about Harrogate?
More than 750 miles of road maintenance is planned across Yorkshire and the Humber this year, as the government announces additional funding to tackle
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Halloween disco and nature trail among activities at Durham attraction
The Light in County Durham hosts free and ticketed half-term activities from October 28 to November 1, including workshops, nature trails and a Halloween disco.
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PCC reports progress on crime plan across County Durham and Darlington
County Durham PCC Joy Allen reports better victim support, crime prevention and policing, with fewer call waits and offences across Durham and Darlington.
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Two North Yorkshire village primary schools could merge in bid to secure their future
Two village primary schools could be merged into a single school operating across both sites under a plan to secure their future and keep them legal.
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Historic Yorkshire stately home to offer yoga and meditation retreats
Carlton Towers is offering three-day wellness retreats in 2027.
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£20m upgrade begins at Bishop Auckland sewage treatment works
Northumbrian Water begins a £20m sewage works upgrade at Bishop Auckland, boosting phosphorus and ammonia removal to protect the River Wear by early 2028.
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Two North Yorkshire village primary schools could merge in bid to secure their future
Two village primary schools could be merged into a single school operating across both sites under a plan to secure their future and keep them legal.