North Yorkshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing Matthew Segger, a 35-year-old man from Darlington, who is wanted in connection with a burglary that took place in Ripon in August 2023. Despite extensive enquiries, officers have so far been unable to locate him. Authorities believe Segger mayContinue Reading
A senior care worker who stole more than £17,000 from vulnerable elderly residents has been jailed for two years after using the money to gamble and order takeaways. Cheryl Louise Pratt, 35, from York, exploited her position of trust at a care home by accessing the bank details of residentsContinue Reading
Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the future of learning to help boost job opportunities and ensure training and education is accessible to communities across North Yorkshire. The Let’s Talk Skills engagement exercise, which has launched today (Monday, April 14), is part of North Yorkshire Council’s widerContinue Reading
Record £2.5 million investment in North Yorkshire’s car parks Card, cash and app payments will be possible in every car park in North Yorkshire for the first time under council plans to make parking easier than ever before. North Yorkshire Council’s largest ever car parking investment plan, worth almost £2.5Continue Reading
Householders across Harrogate and the surrounding area are being advised to look out for a letter about their waste and recycling collections. To ensure the waste and recycling service remains as efficient as possible, and there is a harmonious approach across the county, North Yorkshire Council is making some changesContinue Reading
Striking new artworks are to be woven into the £21 million regeneration of Catterick town centre. Three artists have been commissioned to design a range of pieces – including a series of entrance markers to welcome visitors, and a sculpture to encourage a moment of reflection – for the developmentContinue Reading
A new event celebrating world cuisine and handcrafted goods is set to attract thousands of visitors to Scarborough next month. Bringing a mix of international flavours, artisan products and family-friendly entertainment, the Scarborough Food and Drink Festival will be held at the town’s Open Air Theatre on April 12 andContinue Reading
28 March 2025 Innovations in transporting blood products and diversifying the workforce by introducing apprenticeship schemes has resulted in the pathology team at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust being recognised at the 2025 North East and Yorkshire Healthcare Science Awards. The awards acknowledge teams and individuals that are actively workingContinue Reading
People across North Yorkshire are being urged to play their part in helping prevent violent crime as a countywide rollout of knife bins gets underway. The bins are used to collect bladed items that might otherwise find their way into the wrong hands. The items can be deposited safely andContinue Reading
Residents are being encouraged to comment on the rules for walking dogs in the Filey, Scarborough and Whitby area to ensure everybody can enjoy a safe and clean environment. North Yorkshire Council has launched a public consultation today (Monday, February 3) on the existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) toContinue Reading
A travelling library which serves rural communities across North Yorkshire is adding another stop to its busy schedule. Residents in Fairburn, near Sherburn in Elmet, can now access the county’s vast library collection on their doorstep when the touring vehicle makes its monthly stop. North Yorkshire Council’s supermobile library carriesContinue Reading
Oliver Henry Alexander King, 52, of Bedale, North Yorkshire, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Friday 24 January 2025, where he pleaded guilty to one charge of operating a waste site without an environmental permit, and one charge of failing to comply with a notice to clear waste from theContinue Reading
A FORMER patient who suffered a life-threatening stroke has praised a hospital team for saving her life. Jillian Ryan, 62, is back to running her home business after suffering from a severe stroke earlier this year. In September 2023, Jill woke up in her home in Thirsk with a denseContinue Reading
A non-league footballer has appeared in court charged with the murder of another player following an altercation at York Station. James Hitchcock, a goalkeeper for Barton Town FC, sustained serious injuries on 15 December after a night out in York. He passed away in hospital on Wednesday. Mckenzie Dicicco, 22,Continue Reading
Arriva North East will implement fare changes starting January 1, 2025. In response to customer and stakeholder feedback regarding the complexity of the single fare structure, most single fares in the region will now be set at £1.60 or £1.70 for short trips, £2.30 for slightly longer journeys, and cappedContinue Reading
The A64 in North Yorkshire is closed eastbound between he A169 (Old Malton) and B1428 (Norton-on-Derwent) due to a collision. North Yorkshire Police are in attendance. Diversion Route Road users are being diverted via local routes. If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. PlanContinue Reading
A TALENTED and hard-working community nurse has been honoured with national recognition. Hayley Hadfield scooped the prestigious Queen’s Nurse recognition, which is awarded by the Queen’s Nursing Institute. Queen’s Nurse (QN) title is a distinguished honour recognising a nurse’s commitment to ongoing learning, leadership and excellence in healthcare. Hayley said:Continue Reading
