- PM defends free parenting classes
- Hunt adviser to appear at inquiry
- Warsi condemns sex scandal Muslims
- Abu Qatada given bail hearing date
- Two bailed over attack on pensioner
- Becks' Olympic Flame 'goose bumps'
- Barlow pledges Jubilee spectacular
- Queen under fire over Bahrain guest
- PM: Hacking clues must be followed
- Cameron set for talks with Hollande
- Cannabis-smoking juror fined £450
- No X Factor for Dannii Minogue
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News
Keeping spaces green around Northallerton
Residents’ views are being sought on plans to enhance green spaces in and around Northallerton.
MP condemns bumper payout to shamed police chief
Ripon MP Julian Smith has condemned a compensation payment of almost £250,000 to former North Yorkshire chief constable Grahame Maxwell.
Author speaks at lunch
Author Mike Pannett was the speaker for this year’s Macmillan Ladies Lunch at The Golden Lion, Northallerton.
Lewis shows his linguistic skills
Thirsk School pupil Lewis Pull showed he knew his French with a high score in a national linguistic competition.
Burgeoning company expands at Thorp Arch
A MAJOR expansion is being carried out at the Thorp Arch Estate in Wetherby by fast-growing biotechnology company Avacta Group Plc.
Sport
Spofforth’s steady rise to the top
AFTER monsoon conditions last week, the quality of the ground at Goldsborough and an investment in covers, saw Spofforth beat the hosts by four wickets to top Division One, writes Graham Hyde.
Bramham to the rescue for Olympic riders
BRAMHam Horse Trials is coming to the rescue of international riders still seeking Olympic selection.
Hulme Cup final joy for Ripon Reserves
Ripon Reserves lifted the Hulme Cup last weekend, after a 3-1 win over HAMPSTHWAITE at Knaresborough Town.
RAF teams battle it out in a match to remember a fallen comrade
Brothers in Arms past and present gathered to raise money for the family of a comrade killed in action in Afghanistan.
Blackmore impresses in first drive
Prospective AirAsia Renault UK Clio Cup racer Tom Blackmore made a major impression on leading team Total Control Racing at Mallory Park yesterday last week with a star performance on his racing car test debut.
Lifestyle
Steam rally party in Masham
A fundraising party for Masham Steam Fair is to be held in the town this Saturday, May 19.
Lions’ campaign against vision loss
The Lions Club of Boroughbridge has teamed up with the town’s Vale Opticians to launch a health campaign aimed at preventing vision loss.
Carnival lined up for town
AN action-packed Northallerton Carnival is on its way this summer with a range of new events planned
Boroughbridge Family Cycle Day
The annual Boroughbridge Family Cycle Day takes place on Sunday, May 20.
Dancing over the competition
Talented Ripon performers have scooped a place in the Yorkshire final of a talent competition.
Community
WI donate knee blankets to Age UK
Ripon WI visited the monthly Age UK Coffee Morning at Wath to present handmade knee blankets.
Russian Choir at Sharow
The renowned Blagovest Ensemble from St Petersburg will be performing a programme of Russian music in St John’s Church, Sharow on Friday, May 11.
New climbing frame for village’s children
A NEW climbing frame has been opened in the play area on Copt Hewick’s village green.
Tributes paid to ex-Mayor and district councillor
Tributes have been paid to former Hambleton district councillor David Murkett who has died.
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Weather for Northallerton
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 7 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North
