Hawes sculpture celebrates farming heritage
Friday 04 May 2007A NEW sculpture celebrating the local agricultural heritage is set to be unveiled in the Yorkshire Dales town of Hawes tomorrow.
Protected landscapes inspire new art exhibition
Friday 04 May 2007BANK HOLIDAY visitors to the Yorkshire Dales are being encouraged to see a free exhibition of paintings by an artist who draws his inspiration from the landscapes of national parks across the world.
Russian export opportunity for dales farmers
Thursday 03 May 2007AN opportunity for farms and related industries across the Yorkshire Dales to access potential Russian markets for export being offered by North Yorkshire-based rural business consultancy, Agri-Connect.
Mobile phone link to sparrow deaths
Thursday 03 May 2007MOBILE phone masts could be responsible for the mysterious disappearance of millions of house sparrows, according to research published at the weekend.
Dales-lover Bill Bryson joins countryside campaign
Wednesday 02 May 2007THE famous American author Bill Bryson, who wrote some of his best-selling books at a cottage in the Yorkshire Dales, is to become President of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, it was announced today.
Langcliffe Singers perform finale for weekend of music-making
Wednesday 02 May 2007A GROUP of Yorkshire Dales singers are all set to provide a stunning finale for a weekend full of music.
Dales volunteers organise woodland celebration
Tuesday 01 May 2007VISITORS to a 'Woodland Celebration' Day later this month are being encouraged to make use of public transport and offered an alternative way to travel.
Supermarkets "manipulate" planning - Friends of the Earth
Tuesday 01 May 2007FRIENDS of the Earth, one of Britain's most outspoken environmental groups, has joined the long list of "green" organisations to register its opposition to the spread of the giant supermarket chains.
Dales district launches flavours search
Monday 30 April 2007RESIDENTS in the Hambleton district of the Yorkshire Dales are being given the chance to nominate their favourite food and drinking outlets across the area.
Council women set to Race For Life
Monday 30 April 2007A GROUP of energetic career women from the Yorkshire Dales are putting their best foot forward and training for a major fundraising event this summer.
