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Friday 13 April 2007NEW research has shown that the common hedgehog probably evolved some 15 million years ago - aeons before the first humanoids walked the planet - but they are under threat in many parts of the UK from human activity, according to the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.
Super council survey begins
Thursday 12 April 2007RESIDENTS across North Yorkshire are being given their chance to have a say over plans to create a single unitary council for the county.
Euro Tories slam land-tax plans
Thursday 12 April 2007TORY Euro MPs launched a livid attack on plans to impose business taxes on farm land and buildings in a report written by Lord Lyons and ordered by Chancellor Gordon Brown (see News Wednesday).
Moor fires prompt countryside warning
Wednesday 11 April 2007FOLLOWING the recent spate of moor fires over the Bank Holiday weekend, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are reminding people to take extra care whilst visiting the countryside.
Brown planning new 300 million rural taxes
Wednesday 11 April 2007NEWS leaked over the weekend suggesting that Chancellor Gordon Brown may be planning a new £300 million "stealth" tax which could cripple farmers and make private homes in the countryside much more expensive to run.
Crackdown continues for dangerous riders
Tuesday 10 April 2007NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE are promising to continue their hard line stance against irresponsible and anti-social motorcyclists across our region.
Signs of the times for dales trail
Tuesday 10 April 2007PEOPLE using the 51-mile section of the new Pennine Way National Trail running through the Yorkshire Dales will soon find it even easier to follow where they are going.