19 hours ago · No schools will close due to controversial home-to-school transport changes, council bosses say. North Yorkshire Council chiefs have ruled out any changes to the policy in the immediate future despite widespread criticism, saying the authority needs to reduce the £50m currently spent on taking children to and from school every year.

4 days ago · [ February 1, 2025 ] Call for action after sewage discharge into Yorkshire Dales river News [ January 31, 2025 ] World-renowned brass band to perform at Leyburn venue Art [ January 31, 2025 ] Hope of secure future for swimming pool after council take-over News

1 day ago · A motorist had to be cut free after a crash on the A685 in Wensleydale last night. The emergency services were called after a car crashed into a tree between Patrick Brompton and Akebar at about 6.55pm. Police, paramedics and fire crews from Leyburn and Bedale attended the single-vehicle collision ...

2 days ago · The River Ure near Leyburn. Photo: Chris Heaton. Environmental campaigners and councillors have called for urgent action after sewage was discharged into a Yorkshire Dales river for more than two days solid. Data shows wastewater including sewage was allowed to flow into the River Ure near Leyburn ...

Jan 17, 2025 · The incident happened at the junction of Darlington Road and Maison Dieu. Photo: Google. Police say a motorist did report an accident in which a child was knocked over. North Yorkshire Police issued an appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage after the incident at the junction of Darlington Road ...

Dec 28, 2024 · Police caught 17 drivers speeding and one suspected drink driver in Richmond today during a road safety operation. Checks were carried out by neighbourhood policing officers with support from special constables.

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Jan 8, 2025 · A farm contractor clears snow off the road in Harmby, near Leyburn. Council bosses have defended their response to the heavy snow and freezing conditions amid complaints from residents of roads and pavements going uncleared and untreated. Numerous pavements and some minor roads in the Richmond ...

Jan 10, 2025 · The incident happened at the junction of Darlington Road and Maison Dieu. Photo: Google. A child was knocked over by a vehicle which failed to stop in Richmond this week. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage after the incident at the junction of Darlington Road and Maison Dieu at ...

[ January 29, 2025 ] Man ordered to do unpaid work after failing to clear illegal waste from Catterick Village site News [ January 29, 2025 ] More than 30 North Yorkshire Council officers on salaries over £100,000 News [ January 29, 2025 ] Insulation slabs stolen from building site at Brough St Giles News