Tributes paid to John Prescott who played crucial part in campaign for flood defences
THE Mayor of Norton has paid tribute to former deputy prime minister John Prescott who played a crucial part in the campaign for local flood defences.
North Yorkshire MP joins farmers to protest against Labour’s Family Farm Tax plans
THE first snow of the winter has fallen in Ryedale and weather warnings are in place for North Yorkshire.
Updated North Yorkshire roads now open and passable with care
Bright and feeling bitter on Wednesday with sunshine and periods of brisk northwesterly winds. Wintry showers for coastal areas likely through the morning. Mostly fine in afternoon and evening. Maximum temperature 3 °C.
Lorry stuck on busy road through North Yorkshire
Traffic is building on the A169 at Saltergate as a lorry is stuck.
King’s Award for Voluntary Service awarded to Malton Community Fridge
A COMMUNITY waste initiative which has helped save 144 tonnes of good quality food being destroyed has been recognised by the King.
Forge family memories in Malton at the St Clement’s Festival
Preparations are in full swing for Malton’s second St Clement’s Festival this weekend.
Beavers may return as part of Castle Howard estate project
Beavers and turtle doves could be reintroduced to a North Yorkshire estate as part of a large-scale 30-year restoration and rewilding project.
Trial could yield high quality crop
A North Yorkshire village is home to an ‘autonomous field’ trial being carried out by M&S and long-term supplier Huntapac Produce to farm lower-carbon, higher quality parsnips.
