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- Wetherby’s Community Café and Advice Hub celebrates its first anniversaryEveryone is invited to join the celebrations on Friday 23 October
- Violence at Wetherby Young Offender Institute rises to highest level in UKA judge recently labelled the prison as “the Wild West”
- Kitchen makers open first showroom in Sicklinghall ahead of 20th anniversaryThe new space features four kitchen designs, with different styles of handmade cabinetry alongside ESSE electric range cookers.
- Dalesbus changes timetable to winter scheduleChanges to Dalesbus timetable as clocks go back
- Workplace furniture expert reveals which UK jobs carry the greatest ergonomic riskMore than half a million UK workers suffered a work-related musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) in 2024/25, with office staff, healthcare workers and teachers among those facing the greatest ergonomic risks.
- YuMOVE joint bites review: my dog loves them, but do they help?Getting Honey to swallow a tablet usually requires a minor miracle. She loves these joint support bites, but it’s the change since we introduced them that has caught my attention.
- Harrogate railway station named among UK's best in new national rankings by TrainpalHarrogate railway station named among UK's best in new rankings 🚂
- Leeds Beckett University and Wetherby-based Arville launch innovative partnershipNew partnership links Leeds Beckett University and Wetherby-based Arville Textiles
- Ripon and Snape village primary schools could merge to secure their long-term futureRipon and Snape schools could merge to secure their long-term future
- Broadcaster Sophie Raworth coming to Harrogate as Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival enters final weekend“Harrogate International Festival has always had a slightly rebellious streak when it comes to where and how we present great art”
The Stray Ferret
- Police reveal number of charges made after ‘biggest ever operation’
- New details revealed about possible 1,100-home new town in Killinghall
- Replacement for Harrogate’s Dino’s restaurant revealed
- 5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend, October 23-25
- Landlord confirms talks over alternative use for Harrogate’s Nuffield Health gym
- CND to call for closure of RAF Menwith Hill at Harrogate meeting
- Mayor urged to prioritise four bus routes in Ripon and Masham
- New kitchen showroom launches in Sicklinghall
- Two North Yorkshire village schools could merge to secure future
- Harrogate set to get soapbox derby next year
The Northern Echo | North Yorkshire
- Popular North Yorkshire attraction forced to close this weekend amid strong windsOne of North Yorkshire’s most unusual and best-loved attractions has been forced to close this weekend as strong winds are forecast to hit the region.
- Woman died of head injuries in A1(M) crash as murder probe continues, inquest hearsElena Chiriac, 22, from Newcastle, died at the scene of the crash between Junction 57 and Junction 56 near Barton, North Yorkshire.
- Tributes to North Yorkshire's 'force of nature', 88, who who championed CroatiaA much-loved North Yorkshire woman who dedicated decades of her life to preserving Croatia’s cultural heritage has been remembered as a “force of nature” who left a mark on everyone around her.
- Wensleydale Railway to host Halloween event with train rides and gamesWensleydale Railway hosts a Halloween family event on October 31, with train rides, games and children’s activities from Bedale to Scruton Station.
- North Yorkshire grammar school named among England’s top 50 selective state schoolsRipon Grammar School ranks 42nd in England and is the only North Yorkshire grammar school in The Telegraph’s top 50, praised for results and opportunities.
- New jobs up for grabs at North Yorkshire factory making one million sausages a dayA North Yorkshire food firm producing around one million sausages every day is creating a string of new jobs as it continues to expand.
- Age UK North Yorkshire and Darlington thanks community but funding fight is not overAge UK North Yorkshire and Darlington has been overwhelmed by public support but says it still needs donations.
- Women take to the skies to help save struggling Age UK North Yorkshire and DarlingtonSandra and Caroline complete charity skydive to raise vital funds for Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington, supporting 16,400 older people.
- Rishi Sunak launches 100th Scott Trial as George Hemmingway claims victoryRishi Sunak launched the 100th Scott Trial in the Yorkshire Dales, where George Hemmingway won the motorcycle event raising money for charities.
- Theakston’s Brewery unveils strongest ale yet with nationwide Morrisons launchTheakston’s Brewery launches Special Reserve, its strongest ale at 6.5% ABV, in Morrisons stores across the UK, with Waitrose listings in November.
York Press | News
- Car demolishes monument in dramatic town crashA car has crashed into a historic market cross in East Yorkshire, destroying the landmark and injuring a pedestrian.
- York theatre offers discounts on tickets and free treats - here's how to get yoursA York theatre is offering special discounts on a cozy night at the theatre this month.
- York-born screen icon reveals she 'never saw final cut' of contentious filmA York-born internationally recognised icon of stage and screen has described the 2019 film adaptation of Cats as a 'waste of goodwill'
- Bid to block York Chinese restaurant control change after illegal worker raidsA bid has been mounted to block changes to the running of a York Chinese restaurant stripped of its licence after illegal workers were found during raids.
- The Press Best Curry House 2026 finalists revealedThe finalists in The Press Best Curry House in York 2026 competition have been revealed.
- Fears planning changes will leave communities without a say on housingCouncillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave local communities with less say over new developments.
- York library garden transformed for visitors and wildlifeHuntington Library in York has unveiled a new sensory garden, created by community volunteers to welcome visitors, support wildlife and attract pollinators.
- Scarborough’s Freddie Gilroy statue could be moved under £50k planScarborough's Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers statue could be moved under a £50,000 plan to protect the war memorial from weathering.
- Former Manchester United worker shares business advice on leadershipA performance coach urged business leaders to look inward to improve team leadership during the York Business Festival hosted by The Press.
- Met Office issues yellow weather warning for North YorkshireThe Met Office has issued a warning for parts of North Yorkshire as Storm Boelo approaches.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
- From Field to Fork: how farmer collaboration is creating new opportunities for local foodOn a sunny September day at Meg’s Farm near Long Preston, farmers, and land managers gathered to explore a simple but important question: how can farmers work together to sell […] The post From Field to Fork: how farmer collaboration is creating new opportunities for local food appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- National Recognition for Yorkshire Dales Farming and Education ChampionsThe Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has congratulated Neil Heseltine after he received the 2026 Living Landscapes Award at the National Park Protector Awards, organised by Campaign for National Parks. […] The post National Recognition for Yorkshire Dales Farming and Education Champions appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Yorkshire Dales National Park welcomes Lithuanian protected areas delegationThe Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority recently welcomed a delegation of around 35 staff from Lithuania’s State Service for Protected Areas as part of an international knowledge-sharing visit. The group […] The post Yorkshire Dales National Park welcomes Lithuanian protected areas delegation appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Ambitious Coverdale river restoration project underwayWork has begun on an ambitious river restoration scheme on the River Cover in Coverdale, which is being carried out as part of the Defra-funded Wildlife Rich Habitat Fund. This […] The post Ambitious Coverdale river restoration project underway appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- James Blake begins work as Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park AuthorityJames Blake has today officially taken up the role of Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. James joins the Authority from YHA (England & Wales), where he […] The post James Blake begins work as Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Yorkshire Dales partnership sees encouraging gains for nature, climate and communitiesThe work of partners across the Yorkshire Dales has delivered significant progress towards a greener, more resilient and more vibrant National Park. The first Annual Report of the Yorkshire Dales […] The post Yorkshire Dales partnership sees encouraging gains for nature, climate and communities appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Volunteers help protect iconic AA call box near AysgarthA group of Yorkshire Dales National Park volunteers have teamed up to carry out conservation work around one of the country’s rare surviving AA roadside call boxes. The Grade II […] The post Volunteers help protect iconic AA call box near Aysgarth appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Trail Riders donate to byways maintenanceA donation from an organisation that promotes the responsible use of green lanes and public rights of way by recreational motor vehicle users has helped fund major repairs to a […] The post Trail Riders donate to byways maintenance appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Burnsall parking closure prompts visitor management appealFollowing the decision this week by the landowner to close Burnsall Park (car parking field), visitors are strongly encouraged to consider alternative locations away from that area of the National […] The post Burnsall parking closure prompts visitor management appeal appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
- Yorkshire Dales hosts South Korean delegation exploring National Trail managementThe Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority recently welcomed a delegation of seven representatives from the Korea Forest Service and the National Institute of Forest Science for an international knowledge-sharing visit […] The post Yorkshire Dales hosts South Korean delegation exploring National Trail management appeared first on Yorkshire Dales National Park.
