CLA urges North Yorkshire farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue
Friday 22 August 2008THE Yorkshire region of the CLA is urging North Yorkshire farmers who have not already vaccinated their livestock against Bluetongue disease to contact their vet and do so urgently.
Sedbergh weaver keeps it local and promotes Dales wool
Friday 22 August 2008WITH local, traditionally made products and crafts becoming ever more popular one Yorkshire Dales based hand-weaver has launched a new range of woolen products sourced from the Howgills around Sedbergh.
Malham Show set to go ahead despite weather
Thursday 21 August 2008MALHAM Show is set to go ahead this coming Saturday despite the atrocious weather that has affected parts of the Yorkshire Dales.
Cycle2Work Scheme Launched for hospital staff
Thursday 21 August 2008More Airedale Hospital staff than ever will be cycling to work thanks to a new initiative to be a ‘greener’ employer and have fitter staff.
Prince voted countryside champion
Wednesday 20 August 2008PRINCE Charles, who last week caused a major political stir by attacking GM food producers, has been voted the countryside’s most important saviour in a poll conducted by the magazine Country Life.
Plans to protect plant and wildlife around Harrogate District
Wednesday 20 August 2008THE five hundred square miles of the Harrogate district is rich in plant and wildlife but for the first time plans are being pursued to ensure that the most important forms are protected not just the rare species.
Suspicion That Black Headed Gulls Are Be Illegally Killed
Tuesday 19 August 2008North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a number of unconfirmed reports in the Craven area of black headed gulls being deliberately killed.
Summer of Success
Tuesday 19 August 2008The Wensleydale Creamery at Hawes is enjoying a summer of success after winning a clutch of awards at several prestigious cheese shows.
Make Property Crime History!
Monday 18 August 2008Police in the Western Area of North Yorkshire - covering the districts of Harrogate, Craven and Richmondshire - are asking the public to help make property crime history by signing up to a revolutionary national property database.
Dales targeted for road pricing?
Monday 18 August 2008The Government is thinking of re-introducing is controversial plans for charging motorists for using public roads, according to reports leaked at the weekend...
