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email this page to a friendHunting community await human rights decision
Friday 24 March 2006For Britain's hunting community it is now a case of waiting, as the latest legal challenges to the Hunting Act drew to a close in the Court of Appeal yesterday (22nd March).
Reaction continues to Chancellor's 4x4 tax
Friday 24 March 2006One countryside campaign group is heaving a sigh of relief as reaction is continuing to Government plans to increase taxation on new 4x4 vehicles.
Competition aims to find Yorkshire's best waller
Friday 24 March 2006Two expert wallers will be trekking up hill and down dale this summer judging miles of dry stone walls in Yorkshire's most unusual craft competition.
Referendum gives Barnoldswick folk a say on School's future
Thursday 23 March 2006It has been at the centre of much controversy recently, and now the people of one West Craven town are to have their say on the future of a disused school.
House Sparrow is top bird in North Yorkshire
Thursday 23 March 2006The House Sparrow is the top bird in North Yorkshire's gardens according to the results of a massive survey released today (Thursday).
Hospital is one of best to work for
Thursday 23 March 2006A major hospital serving the Yorkshire Dales is one of the best health organisations to work for in the country - according to a survey published by the Healthcare Commission.
Free travel for elderly in Northern Dales
Thursday 23 March 2006Plans to introduce free travel for the elderly and disabled across parts of the Northern Dales are being finalised.
Lottery boost means more play for Dales kids
Thursday 23 March 2006Children's play facilities across the Northern Dales will receive a major financial boost, thanks to the Big Lottery Fund.
Rural communities made to pay for 'Chelsea tractors'
Wednesday 22 March 2006Plans to discourage the use of 4x4 vehicles through an increase in taxation have being unveiled during today's Budget speech by Chancellor Gordon Brown - and the news has left countryside groups distinctly unhappy.
Round Britain tour for Pennine Harriers
Wednesday 22 March 2006Once a common sight on English Moorland, Hen Harriers had all but disappeared from our countryside by the turn of the last century; now, with the pressures upon their survival still as intense as ever, wildlife experts have been astonished by the incredible journeys made by three of the rare birds of prey born in the North Pennines last year.
No u-turn over axed rural bus services
Wednesday 22 March 2006There will be no u-turn on the decision to axe a number of subsidised bus services across North Yorkshire.
Malham Cove: as you've never seen it before
Wednesday 22 March 2006Seeing Malham Cove as it has never been seen before - that is the promise being made by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority thanks to the wonders of modern technology.
Crime on School menu in Northallerton
Wednesday 22 March 2006Northallerton students have added crime and safety issues to their studies.
D-Day for region's police forces
Tuesday 21 March 2006A decision is looming as to whether our local bobbies will be amalgamated into a regional 'superforce'.
Tourism operators spread the word
Tuesday 21 March 2006Visitor attractions in Richmondshire are preparing for an influx of tourists over the coming months and to help them reach as many people as possible with information about where to go and what to see, the District Council has today hosted its annual leaflet and information exchange event.
Youth Hostel wins temporary reprieve
Tuesday 21 March 2006A Yorkshire Dales Youth Hostel has won a temporary reprieve from closure, but three others are to face the axe by October.
Yorkshire gardeners urged to avoid hosepipe bans
Tuesday 21 March 2006WITH MANY parts of Britain already suffering under hosepipe bans, Yorkshire Water is offering early advice to gardeners to take action now to avoid such problems later on in the year.
Work starts on latest section of Dales trail
Tuesday 21 March 2006Work has started on the next phase of a new National Trail running through the Yorkshire Dales.
Sedbergh hosts twin-town delegation
Tuesday 21 March 2006The town that wanted a twin has a delegation of very special visitors arriving this week.
Funding boost for Dales conservation projects
Monday 20 March 2006Projects to restore Meadows and Woodland across the Yorkshire Dales are among the beneficiaries of a multi-million pound funding boost from Defra.
Cherished toys of childhood go on display in Thirsk
Monday 20 March 2006Cherished memories of childhood will be captured in a new exhibition being planned for Thirsk.
Sports boost for special needs pupils
Monday 20 March 2006Children with special needs will benefit from greater access to sports thanks to a unique project being launched in North Yorkshire.
Public to hear from water company
Monday 20 March 2006Members of the public will have a chance to hear from representatives of Yorkshire Water at an event being held in Ilkley tomorrow (Tuesday).
Richmond Kids design Friary flowerbed
Monday 20 March 2006Children at St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School in Richmond have been giving District Council grounds staff a helping hand by creating a community flowerbed.