North Yorkshire
New man in the chair at Richmondshire Council
Richmondshire District Council has elected a new chairman.
Hayley’s hair for the chop
A YOUNG Masham schoolgirl has set out on a fundraising appeal to help a friend with a debilitating skin disease.
Medal presentation for Black Sheep
Masham’s Black Sheep brewery has been presented with a London Marathon medal after the company sponsored a tireless charity fundraiser for the race.
Police issue CCTV image of Himalayan Garden theft suspect
Ripon police have released CCTV pictures of a suspect and her vehicle after plants were stolen from a garden sale near the city.
Cheese firm boss died in snow after 21st party
AN AWARD-WINNING cheese maker died when she fell in the snow just yards from her front door after celebrating her son’s 21st birthday, an inquest has heard.
Business
Crucial meeting on store plans
A SUPERMARKET giant’s plans for Ripon will take a step forward as proposals go before a crucial planning committee.
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Ripon can buck economic trend
THE new Mayor of Ripon says ensuring the city thrives despite the economic gloom hanging over the UK is a top priority for his year in office.
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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.
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.
Brewery’s £4000 for caring charity
Masham’s Black Sheep brewery has raised more than £4000 for a home caring charity thanks to the popularity of its Spring seasonal beer, All Creatures.
Regional
Security fear over Westminster cuts
Staff cuts are compromising security in the Palace of Westminster, a Huddersfield MP has said.
YCR has places in Great North Run
Runners keen to get a place in the Great North Run can get their hands on a spot through Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR).
Hawk deal 'will not help site jobs'
Unions have welcomed a £1.6 billion deal to supply Hawk aircraft to Saudi Arabia but said it made no difference to the Hawk site at Brough in East Yorkshire.
Vicar's unholy Facebook posts
Church bosses have launched an investigation into a Doncaster vicar's online postings after a complaint was made about swearing and comments about having to go to church on Sunday.
Funeral for 'outstanding' soldier
A 19-year-old soldier who died along with five of his comrades when their armoured vehicle was blown up in Afghanistan was described "as an outstanding young individual" at his funeral in Bradford.
National
Girls' seven-plus abortion history
Abortions were given to three teenage girls in England and Wales who had previously had at least seven pregnancies terminated, latest figures reveal.
Mother killed in pushchair accident
A woman has been killed by a lorry while crossing the road with her 20-month-old son in his pushchair.
Heatwave will last into weekend
The unseasonably fine and hot weather is set to continue into the weekend, forecasters say.
Second Briton is tested for rabies
A possible new British case of rabies is being investigated, disease control experts have confirmed.
'50st teenager' cut free from home
A teenager thought to weigh more than 50st had to be cut free from her home by emergency services because she was too big to leave the house.
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Weather for Northallerton
Friday 25 May 2012
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