A mothers plea as family remember their murdered daughter
Friday 06 October 2006THERE is a poignant reminder today of one family's' search for justice as they remember their daughter, Jenny Nicholl, on what would have been the murdered Richmond woman's 21st birthday.
North Yorkshire takes up rural Post Office challenge
Friday 06 October 2006JUST a week after a damning report from the charity Age Concern accused the government of standing by and allowing rural Post offices to close, the battle to save them is set to be taken up by members of North Yorkshire County Council who will debate the issue next week.
Kilnsey Park opens its doors to nurture the native Nutkin
Thursday 05 October 2006WITH their distinctive russet fur, tufted ears and twitching tail, a Red Squirrel is a captivating sight in the woodland of the UK, yet their numbers are continuing to decline and as Red Squirrel Week draws to close a Yorkshire Dales wildlife park is set to offer visitors a chance to see this enigmatic creature up close.
North Yorkshire farmers get support to start online businesses
Thursday 05 October 2006A PROJECT to give farmers in North Yorkshire the tools they need to create an online business has been launched by Regional Development Agency Yorkshire Forward.
Help for Yorkshire Dales historic house owners
Thursday 05 October 2006OWNING an historic house can be a great pleasure - but also a potential nightmare when its comes to the cost of upkeep and the need from time to time to employ rare craftsmen who can work with ancient materials and skills to specifications laid down by English Heritage.
Ingleton set to come alive for annual Folk Weekend
Thursday 05 October 2006THE streets of one Yorkshire Dales town will be filled with the sound of music from tomorrow as it hosts its annual Folk Weekend.
Harrogate company to raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Wednesday 04 October 2006THE life-saving team at the Yorkshire Air Ambulance are set to benefit from a fundraising event being held tomorrow (5 October) In Harrogate.
Protests as Tesco juggernaut rolls on
Wednesday 04 October 2006THE announcement yesterday that the half-yearly-profits of the retail giant Tesco had passed the £1 billion mark was greeted with joy in the City of London but withy dismay by farmers and the owners of hundreds of small businesses in country towns.
Beauty of Yorkshire Dales captured on canvas
Wednesday 04 October 2006AN internationally acclaimed artist is revisiting his childhood roots as his latest work celebrating the history and heritage of the "journeys of hope" undertaken by the old Yorkshire Dales sheep drovers goes on display in Hawes.
Magic of Christmas coming early to Thirsk
Wednesday 04 October 2006IT MAY still seem a long way off but one visitor attraction in the northern dales is preparing to celebrate to the magic of Christmas next month - and organisers are looking for help to do so from local residents.
Charity boost for Yorkshire Dales crafts
Tuesday 03 October 2006FIVE new places for Dales people wishing to learn traditional countryside crafts are available this week, thanks to the work of a group of charities which have raised grants to support the trainees as they study at Craven College, Skipton.
Glider pilot dies in Dales accident
Tuesday 03 October 2006A MAN has died following what appears to be a mid air collision between two gliders over the Yorkshire Dales.
Chairs for hair plea from Dales thespians
Tuesday 03 October 2006THE budding thespians of a Yorkshire Dales based theatre group are appealing for help in creating the set of their latest production - and their call goes out to all local hairdressers.
Natural England arrives with a whimper
Monday 02 October 2006THE Government's latest countryside quango, Natural England">Natural England, officially came into being yesterday (Sunday) - but with an almost inaudible whimper rather than a bang, as we forecast two months ago.
Theatre comes to Northallerton
Monday 02 October 2006THREE theatre companies are visiting Northallerton this autumn and are set to provide entertainment for people of all ages without the need for long car journeys to the larger neighbouring towns that can so often be necessary when living in the Yorkshire Dales.