Sixteen police recruits have been sworn in at a ceremony at North Yorkshire police headquarters, at Newby Wiske, near Northallerton.

A total of 85 recruits have joined the force in the past three months, taking its strength to 1,455.

CHARITY SALE: Lots are needed for a charity auction on June 21 in aid of the Lambert Hospital, in Thirsk. For details, call Thirsk and District Lion Peter Cole, on (01324) 749909, or Denis Reeve, on (01609) 773899.

STREET OPEN: Penley's Grove Street, in York, which had to be closed to traffic on Sunday when a sewer collapsed, has reopened.

NEW PAVILION: A £120,000 sports pavilion will be opened at Thornton-le-Dale, near Pickering, today.

SAFER PARKING: Security has been increased at the car park of York District Hospital, after an increase in car break-ins and thefts.

BEATING BULLIES: Pupils at Coppice Valley School, in Harrogate, will next month launch a leaflet called Let's Make This a Bully-Free Zone. It has been created by youngsters who took part in an anti-bullying workshop.