http://www.daelnet.co.uk/ A guide to the jewel in the crown of Northern England - the very latest news and information from across the Yorkshire Dales en-uk http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_31082011.cfm Langcliffe Village Institute will be celebrating the arrival of autumn with a fund raising concert entitled "A Harvest of Song" by the popular, local group Octameron. Daelnet 2011-08-31 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_24052011.cfm Local singing group Octameron will be sharing the stage with the next generation as they join forces with the sons of two of its members to present a light-hearted family concert in aid of the National Children's Orchestra in Long Preston Village Hall on Sunday 12th June at 3pm. Daelnet 2011-05-24 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_28032011.cfm The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) has launched its new Housing Development Plan with the aim of delivering sites for affordable housing over the next 15 years. Daelnet 2011-03-28 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_28032011_2.cfm A new cycling group take its inaugural ride at a special activities day in Richmond next month. Daelnet 2011-03-28 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_21032011.cfm The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) is working hard to help local people to offset the effects of climate change. Daelnet 2011-03-21 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_21032011_2.cfm Children from schools in the Yorkshire Dales will soon be able to experience hands-on learning by visiting the 230-year old Gayle Mill, near Hawes, as it launches a heritage education project with the arrival of Samantha Belcher, a dedicated Heritage Education and Training Co-ordinator. Daelnet 2011-03-21 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_14032011.cfm Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has now launched its Events Programme for 2011. Events take place between April and October and are designed to help both visitors and residents explore and appreciate the outstanding Nidderdale landscape. Daelnet 2011-03-14 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_14032011_2.cfm Community groups in Craven bid for funding at a Dragon’s Den style event run by Craven District Council and Craven Youth Council on 25 February. Daelnet 2011-03-14 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_09032011.cfm Rangers from the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) have joined forces with North Yorkshire Police to try to reduce the damage to the sensitive landscape caused by illegal off-roading. Daelnet 2011-03-09 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_09032011_2.cfm School cooks in North Yorkshire have the recipe for success with the publication of a new book. Daelnet 2011-03-09 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_08032011.cfm The future provision of tourist information services across Richmondshire looks set to be decided next week. Daelnet 2011-03-08 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_08032011_2.cfm Harrogate in Bloom’s latest project is underway to showcase the local area’s floral excellence by holding a free gardening event at the Great Yorkshire Showground. Daelnet 2011-03-08 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_03032011.cfm The beautiful landscapes patterns of the Yorkshire Dales are brought to life in a new exhibition being staged in Bainbridge. Daelnet 2011-03-03 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_03032011_2.cfm A new group promoting cycling for fun is being launched in Richmond next month. Daelnet 2011-03-03 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_02032011.cfm Lovers of the spectacular Three Peaks in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are being asked to vote for conservation work that is in the running for a cash award. Daelnet 2011-03-02 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_01032011.cfm There will be some interesting and unusual attractions for visitors to the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes this month. (March) Daelnet 2011-03-01 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_01032011_2.cfm Volunteers are being sought for a family history project which could help people around the world find out who they really are. Daelnet 2011-03-01 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_28022011.cfm The Wensleydale Creamery at Hawes in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales has marked the completion of a 800,000 pound investment in its Visitor Centre with a Dales Kitchen Challenge hosted by TV chef Rosemary Shrager. Daelnet 2011-02-28 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_28022011_2.cfm Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is about to launch a two-year project to further our understanding of historic farm buildings in the area. Daelnet 2011-02-28 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_22022011.cfm The Wensleydale Heifer, one of the Yorkshire Dales’ oldest inns and boutique hotels, has received yet another accolade after it was listed as one of the top 50 pubs in the country by The Times. Daelnet 2011-02-22 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_16022011.cfm North Yorkshire Police have stepped up the fight against credit and debit card fraud. Daelnet 2011-02-16 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_16022011_2.cfm New guidance for people wanting to install renewable energy equipment in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has been put out for public consultation today. Daelnet 2011-02-16 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_15022011.cfm The Church of England’s Diocese of Ripon and Leeds has signified its continued commitment to the countryside with the appointment of a successor to former rural officer Canon Leslie Morley, who retired last year. Mr Andy Ryland, the Transport and Visitor Management Officer for the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, has been named as the new Rural Officer for the diocese. Daelnet 2011-02-15 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_15022011_2.cfm A charity book fair will be held at Bolton Abbey next month in support of ABF, The Soldiers Charity. Daelnet 2011-02-15 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_10022011.cfm The CLA is urging farmers across Yorkshire to protect their fuel supplies following reports of a rural crime wave. Daelnet 2011-02-10 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_10022011_2.cfm Voluntary artists and art groups across Richmondshire are being asked to join forces to share information and ideas. Daelnet 2011-02-10 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_09022011.cfm The contribution of upland livestock farming still fails to be recognised nationally and internationally, according to David Butterworth, Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Daelnet 2011-02-09 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_09022011_2.cfm Love is all around in the latest edition of the free annual visitor newspaper produced by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA). Daelnet 2011-02-09 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_07022011.cfm If you’ve ever secretly fancied just ‘having a go’ at morris dancing, the Flagcrackers of Craven are offering just that chance to men, women and children in the area. For the first time, on Sunday February 27th the Skipton team will be holding an Open Taster Session workshop for anyone interested to try their hand at some Border morris. That’s the colourful stick brandishing variety. Daelnet 2011-02-07 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_07022011_2.cfm A special event is taking place at Gayle Mill near Hawes on Saturday, 19 February, from 10.30am to 4pm. Daelnet 2011-02-07 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_04022011.cfm The CLA in the North is warning that a combination of rising fuel costs, the threat of reduced bus services, a poor and expensive rail network, and lack of access to fast broadband is threatening to bring economic recovery to a grinding halt. Daelnet 2011-02-04 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_04022011_2.cfm Three men have been hit with fines totalling more than £1000 after being found guilty of poaching offences in Richmondshire. Daelnet 2011-02-04 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_03022011.cfm Dales hill farmers must be prepared for challenging times ahead – that was the message to rural estate owners at the second meeting of the Dales Rural Estates Network (DREN). Daelnet 2011-02-03 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_03022011_2.cfm Northallerton becomes the venue for a cinema again this week. Daelnet 2011-02-03 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_02022011.cfm The CLA in the North has again added its voice to calls for people to celebrate Chinese New Year without releasing sky lanterns. Daelnet 2011-02-02 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_02022011_2.cfm A new ratings system for food businesses will be launched in the dales district of Hambleton this spring. Daelnet 2011-02-02 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_01022011.cfm Chinese New Year festivities are due to take place over the next week - and the National farmers Union is urging revellers to celebrate without flying lanterns. Daelnet 2011-02-01 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_01022011_2.cfm History buffs now have more and more facts about the Yorkshire Dales National Park at their fingertips on the internet. Daelnet 2011-02-01 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_31012011.cfm Keighley's Cliffe Castle will re-open to the public on Saturday, 5 February with new exhibitions and a restored great drawing room. Daelnet 2011-01-31 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_31012011_2.cfm Craven District Council and British Waterways have joined forces to tackle the problem of dog fouling in Skipton. Daelnet 2011-01-31 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_28012011.cfm A new campaign to make the best use of empty homes has been launched. Daelnet 2011-01-28 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_28012011_2.cfm A fashion show which brought charity shop chic to the catwalks as well as latest designs from reused clothing and recycled materials attracted a packed house at the weekend. Daelnet 2011-01-28 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_27012011.cfm A new scheme which offers support to young people facing homelessness across Hambleton and Richmondshire will be officially launched next week. Daelnet 2011-01-27 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_27012011_2.cfm Tickets for this year’s County Record Office’s History Day are now on sale. The County Council’s annual event will be held at the Hambleton Forum in Northallerton on Saturday 26th March and tickets are only one pound. Daelnet 2011-01-27 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_25012011.cfm Pendle Council’s Environmental Crime team will be spending tomorrow (Wednesday) out and about in Nelson and Colne, appealing to local residents to do their bit to keep the area tidy. Daelnet 2011-01-25 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_25012011_2.cfm The Coffee Lounge at Craven Pool and Fitness Centre in Skipton has gone wireless, allowing customers to surf the web for free as they enjoy their coffee. Daelnet 2011-01-25 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_24012011.cfm This January Britain’s Walking Charity needs you. The Ramblers are recruiting ‘Mystery Walkers’ from across the country to help test the state of footpaths in England and Wales. Daelnet 2011-01-24 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_24012011_2.cfm The World of James Herriot re-opened today (Monday) after an early spring clean – and boasting a new exhibition. Daelnet 2011-01-24 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_21012011.cfm A massive survey to assess housing needs across North Yorkshire – now and in the future – kicks off this month. Daelnet 2011-01-21 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_21012011_2.cfm A collection of vintage wear, jewellery and accessories from recycled goods and reclaimed materials will form part of a stunning collection for a fashion show with a difference tomorrow (Saturday). Daelnet 2011-01-21 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_20012011.cfm North Yorkshire County Council is to carry out essential resurfacing works along sections of the A684 through Morton on Swale and Ainderby Steeple, following the damage caused by last year’s severe winter conditions. Daelnet 2011-01-20 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_20012011_2.cfm Natural England is inviting local farmers to a half day farm demonstration event at Wigglesworth Hall near Skipton to find out how they can save money and increase grass production by improving soil condition across their farm. Daelnet 2011-01-20 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_19012011.cfm Eight community and voluntary projects in Lower Wensleydale have been given a £6,000 cash boost. Daelnet 2011-01-19 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_19012011_2.cfm The World of James Herriot has three new volunteers. Daelnet 2011-01-19 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_13012011.cfm Local Government Minister Bob Neill has responded to a Daelnet article we recently published . Daelnet 2011-01-13 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_13012011_2.cfm North Yorkshire's schools and colleges are again amongst the best in the national league tables published today. Daelnet 2011-01-13 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_12012011.cfm Police in Northallerton will be holding two bike security sessions in January and February. Daelnet 2011-01-12 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_12012011_2.cfm People who want to delve into their family histories are being offered some top tips on how to go about it from an expert. Daelnet 2011-01-12 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_11012011.cfm It’s census time this March, and the team behind the once-a-decade exercise are looking to recruit people in rural areas to make sure things run as smoothly as possible. Daelnet 2011-01-11 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_11012011_2.cfm TWO of Britain’s most respected bodies are on the lookout for amateur astronomers to gather data which will help them campaign against Britain’s light pollution which means that millions of people rarely see the stars. Daelnet 2011-01-11 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_10012011.cfm Craven Youth Council is fighting to raise awareness of how the cost of travelling in the district affects young people. Daelnet 2011-01-10 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_10012011_2.cfm Budding actors are being given the chance to shine as Northallerton’s drama club starts a new season this coming weekend. Daelnet 2011-01-10 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_06012011.cfm Every local authority in the country is to receive a letter from the Ramblers Association imploring them not to neglect rights of way, when budget cuts need to be made. Daelnet 2011-01-06 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_06012011_2.cfm The Coalition Government is about to launch a full-scale attack on the notorious European Common Agricultural Policy by demanding fundamental changes – a move which Tony Blair attempted and failed when he was Prime Minister. Daelnet 2011-01-06 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_05012011.cfm A free minibus service is to continue to be provided by North Yorkshire County Council for people in Catterick Village whose local Post Office has been temporarily closed. The service, which runs every Monday, provides villagers with a link to the Post Office branches in Brompton-on-Swale and Scorton. Daelnet 22011-01-05 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_05012011_2.cfm Bingley Five Rise Locks has been recognised as one of the most significant sites of transport heritage by the Transport Trust – the first of its kind in Yorkshire. Daelnet 2011-01-05 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_04012011.cfm The Woodland Trust is celebrating the beginning of the New Year by planting its 1,000th wood involving almost 13 million new trees which, if set a normal distance apart, would stretch from the North to the South Pole. Daelnet 2011-01-04 10:00:00.0 http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_04012011_2.cfm The NFU Mutual has formed a new partnership with police to tackle a sharp rise in farm machinery thefts. Daelnet 2011-01-04 10:00:00.0