A PLAN to pull down outbuildings and erect two new homes at The Old Stables, Boroughbridge, is being welcomed by Langthorpe Parish Council.

Backing a planning application being considered on Thursday, the parish council said the scheme was long overdue and the structure had been in need of restoration for some time. Councillors have been recommended to approve the application.

ANTI THEFT: The Scarborough Anti-Theft Group Partnership has been presented with a Safer Shopping Award under the Home Office's Business Crime Check scheme. North Yorkshire High Sheriff Mark Evans and Home Office representative Michael Schuck made the presentation to group chairman Janet Jefferson.

ABBEY FUN: Touring company Illyria will perform its version of the Shakespeare comedy, As You Like It, at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal from June 13 to 15 at 7.30pm each evening. Tickets are £11 for adults, £7.50 for children on the Thursday and Friday, and £11 on Saturday if booked. On the gate, all tickets will be £2 extra.

PRICE IS RIGHT: Singer Alan Price will perform in Richmond tonight. The winner of a Bafta Gold badge of Merit will be on stage at the Zetland Christian Community Centre from 7.30pm. Tickets start at £4. For information call (01748) 823710.

STATION VISIT: Members of the Northallerton branch of the Institute of Advanced Motorists switch their attention from the roads to the skies at the club's next meeting on Wednesday, June 12. A limited number have been invited to tour RAF Leeming. For information about joining the group call (01748) 823288 out of usual office hours.

LINEDANCE DATE: Paul Bailey will top the bill at the Double AA American Linedance evening in the Civil Service Club at Catterick Garrison. Doors open at 7.30pm. More details are available by telephoning (01748) 833844.

TRIBUTE SHOW: Tribute band Abba Fever will take to the stage at Richmondshire Cricket Club from 8pm on Saturday, July 6. Organisers have advised people to book early. For more details call (01748) 824673.