Month: February 2024

Elected community representatives have rejected a move to avert average council tax bills across North Yorkshire rising by more than £100 for the coming year. A majority of North Yorkshire councillors rejected a proposal by […]

Four people were injured after a car crashed into a tree last night. All four were occupants of a Vauxhall Astra which left the road near Kirkby Malzeard at about 11.30pm. Firefighters from Ripon, Masham […]

A North Yorkshire councillor has been arrested over antisemitic social media posts. North Yorkshire Police say a woman, understood to be Councillor Pat Marsh, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into posts shared […]

A man and two women have been charged with criminal damage following a protest at the Prime Minister’s home near Northallerton. On August 3 last year, Greenpeace activists got onto the roof of the grade […]

Firefighters were called out following a smell of burning yesterday. The incident in Cockpit Hill, Northallerton, was reported at 6.35pm. Crews from Northallerton responded but on arrival found no sign of fire. An investigation revealed […]

A consultation has been launched on a plan to save more than £3m by restricting the number of children who are eligible for the home to school bus service. North Yorkshire Council has launched a […]

A long-serving Liberal Democrat councillor and former mayor of Harrogate has been suspended by her national party over a series of “antisemitic” comments about the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Shortly after learning of Councillor Pat […]

The role of hundreds of volunteers who are available to deal with emergencies is being honed to ensure that the response across North Yorkshire can be effective as possible. Teams of volunteers are on hand […]

Tim Forber will start his role as Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police on Monday, April 1, it has been announced. The police, fire and crime panel has now endorsed the police commissioner’s preferred candidate, […]