Bone disease

PEOPLE are being offered the chance to find out more about bone disease osteoporosis in Northallerton. An information event, hosted by the local support group of the National Osteoporosis Society, will be held at 6pm at Rivendale on Bankhead Road on July 19. Entry £2.50 or £2 for NOS members.

Barn fire

FIRE crews tackled a barn fire in Preston-under-Scar, near Leyburn, on Wednesday morning. Crews from Leyburn, Richmond and Reeth were called to the incident at around 10am. It is understood fertiliser and hay was in the barn.

Annual canvass

RESIDENTS in Richmondshire are being reminded to look out for voter registration details in the post. They are being encouraged to complete their annual canvass form as soon as possible. Residents with questions can contact 01748-829100. Additional information is available at richmondshire.gov.uk

Health network

TEES, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is holding a community networking event at Northallerton town hall on August 1 between 10am and 1pm. It will showcase the range of community services in the area and is open to service users/carers and the general public.

Horse recue

FIREFIGHTERS helped rescue a horse that was stuck in a ditch at Thrintoft near Northallerton at 10.26pm on Tuesday. They assisted the owner who was able to lead the horse out using a halter.