Month: June 2019

North Yorkshire Police arrested 18 suspected drink and drug drivers in a single weekend, including four in Hambleton and Richmondshire. Officers have warned that further action will be taken this month to get intoxicated motorists […]

Motorists face four weeks of delays during repair work to Morton-on-Swale Bridge/ Repairs are scheduled to begin on June 17. The Grade II listed bridge has been hit by vehicles on several occasions in recent […]

Campaigners fighting against the loss of the A&E at the Friarage Hospital have called on Rishi Sunak MP to publish a report by consultants. The report was commissioned by the Richmond MP after South Tees NHS […]

Rishi Sunak has come out in support of Boris Johnson to be the next leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister. The Richmond MP is among three ministers who backed Mr Johnson in a […]

Hambleton District Council’s leadership has welcomed the introduction of powers to crack down on rogue landlords by clawing back rent. The council’s cabinet said implementing the use of rent repayment orders, which became available to local housing […]

Hambleton District Council is reviewing the registered interests of a council leader and another senior member after a campaigner lodged a series of questions. The council launched the action into formal declarations made by long-serving […]

The long-awaited Sowerby Junction has opened to traffic. The new £6.5 million junction with the A168 is part of the infrastructure stipulated within planning permission for the new homes at Sowerby Gateway. Local district councillor […]

Northallerton residents have urged councillors to refuse to grant a premises licence to a new cinema being built on the site of a former prison amid concerns it could fuel anti-social behaviour. While people in […]

North Yorkshire County Council says it is pressing ahead with its commitment to mitigate flood risks at Great Ayton and elsewhere in the county. The confirmation comes as the Environment Agency (EA) launches a consultation on […]

Northallerton Leisure Centre’s new toning suite is having an open morning. The suite which opened its doors in 18 months ago is aimed at people who are keen to exercise but find it challenging due […]