Month: July 2026

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault at Richmond Cricket Club. The incident happened at about 10pm on Wednesday, July 15. Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the assault, or who has […]

Parish councillors say a former quarry near their village is not a suitable site for a new A1(M) motorway service area (MSA). Catterick Parish Council has lodged an objection to plans for an MSA at […]

Cuts to a 24/7 emergency helpline for elderly North Yorkshire residents have been pushed through without consulting users of the service, say critics. North Yorkshire Council is overhauling its Lifeline service with the aim of […]

Campaign group Stop Ure Pollution (SUP) has claimed new water quality tests reveal “dangerously high” levels of bacteria in the River Ure, including the bacterium responsible for Legionnaires’ disease. The findings come after SUP commissioned […]

More than 90 pupils who will be joining Wensleydale School in September have spent three days getting to know their new surroundings as part of the school’s annual transition programme. The Leyburn secondary school welcomed […]

Families looking for an affordable day out during the school holidays will have three opportunities to enjoy racing and free entertainment at Catterick Racecourse this summer. The racecourse’s popular Family Days return with a packed […]

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a Polaris Ranger utility vehicle was stolen from a property near Ravensworth. The theft took place between 3.20am and 4.20am on Wednesday, July 15, when a Polaris […]

Swimmers are being urged to take care when entering the River Swale in Richmond this summer after campaigners revealed elevated bacteria levels at one of the town’s most popular bathing spots. Save Our Swale (SOS) […]

Terrified motorists in Thirsk had to take evasive action as a speeding car came hurtling towards them the wrong way on a dual carriageway. As motorists swerved this way and that to avoid a collision […]