Second Sheep Auction set to raise funds for hospice
Friday 05 DecemberMEMBERS of Addingham and District Sheep Breeders Association are holding their second charity sheep sale in aid of Sue Ryder Care Manorlands Hospice.
Hedging success in National Park
Friday 05 DecemberORGANISERS of the first hedging contest held in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are giving themselves a big pat on the back after the event proved a real crowd puller.
“Broad” welcome for Queen’s Speech – CLA
Thursday 04 DecemberFARMERS and rural business owners were today digesting some of the complex proposals laid out by the Government in yesterday's Queens’s Speech to the combined Houses of Parliament.
Wind power OK in right place – CPRE
Tuesday 02 DecemberGOVERNMENT targets to produce 20% of the nation’s electricity from wind power have been given a cautious welcome by country campaigners – so long as the turbines are sited in the right places.
CCTV watches over festive shoppers
Tuesday 02 DecemberHambleton’s band of CCTV camera operators are gearing up for a busy festive season.
Victory in Dales windfarm battle?
Monday 01 DecemberCAMPAIGNERS battling against plans to build a huge windfarm on the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park are claiming victory after local planners refused planning permission – but it may not end there.
Temporary lifeline for rural landlords
Monday 01 DecemberTHE Government has thrown a welcome lifeline to the owners of empty rural letting property as part of plans to boost the economy as the recession bites – but it is only temporary.
