ESTATE WALKS: Members of the public are being urged to take part in walkabouts of their area to identify and deal with problems to keep it clean, tidy and safe.

Richmondshire District Council officers, councilors and tenants will take part in the next events at 10am on Tuesday, May 7 starting at Hudswell pub, and driving to Hipswell, Scotton, Hunton, Arrathorne, Tunstall and Catterick Village.

On Wednesday, May 8, the walk in Richmond will start at 10am from St Hilary Close and will include Quakers Lane, Victoria Road, Newbiggin, Millgate, Frenchgate and Queens Court areas.